The Business Development Manager is expected to develop new business, maintain strong relationships with corporate and leisure clients, identify revenue opportunities, and represent Shangri-La professionally in the Australian market. Typical requirements include experience in hotel sales, business development, account management, or a related commercial role; excellent communication and negotiation skills; strong knowledge of local markets; and the ability to meet revenue targets. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, organised, confident with presentations and networking, and capable of working collaboratively with sales, revenue, events, and hotel operations teams. Familiarity with hospitality systems and willingness to travel for client meetings may also be expected.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its brands are known for attentive service, premium accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and strong destination experiences. Shangri-La places emphasis on genuine hospitality, cultural understanding, guest satisfaction, and long-term relationships with customers and business partners. In Australia, the group is associated with luxury hotel operations and serves corporate travellers, leisure guests, groups, events, and tourism markets. Employees typically work in multicultural environments with opportunities to develop careers across hotel departments and international properties. Business development professionals contribute by strengthening market presence, building partnerships, generating qualified business, and supporting occupancy, events, and overall commercial performance.
Australia is a large island nation with opportunities in tourism, hotels, events, restaurants, technology, healthcare, construction, education, and professional services. Major hospitality markets include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and the Gold Coast. Australian workplaces are generally direct, practical, multicultural, and respectful of work-life balance. Lifestyle benefits include beaches, national parks, outdoor sports, diverse food, and vibrant arts and cultural scenes, although housing and transport costs can be high in major cities. People moving for work usually need an appropriate visa, such as an employer-sponsored visa, skilled visa, working holiday visa, or another eligible temporary pathway. Requirements vary by nationality, occupation, qualifications, English ability, and employer sponsorship. Candidates should confirm current rules through the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocation planning should include accommodation, health insurance, tax registration, banking, transport, and budgeting for initial living expenses.
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