Business Development Director
IHG
Office
Australia
Full Time
We’re always looking for new ways to raise the bar. So we’re searching for a Business Development Director with a track record of driving sales and smashing targets to help us fill our rooms, and conference spaces. This is a dynamic role that will work closely with the Director of Sales to drive hotel results and lead the Sales & Marketing team.
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
● Managing daily sales activities and coaching your team to deliver to their full potential
● Establishing and maintaining relationships with potential clients, corporate partners, event planners, and local businesses through networking and attending industry events to promote the hotel and generate leads.
● Creating and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, increase volume, food and beverage and banquet sales
● Identifying and negotiating partnerships with relevant organizations, such as airlines, tour operators, and travel agencies, to drive bookings and increase brand visibility.
● Organising events such as media launches, familiarization tours, and networking events to generate buzz and create awareness about the hotel among key stakeholders. ● Producing and reviewing monthly reports to monitor performance ● Hitting all personal and team sales goals to help us maximise profitability ● Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients and outside contacts
What We need from you: ● Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field ● Three or more years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with supervisory experience over a sales team is beneficial ● Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required ● A demonstrated capability of collaborating with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities. ● High attention to detail with excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
● Strategic thinking, the ability to explore new ways of working and have an open mind around how we can drive the Hotel forward.
● A proactive approach to developing & maintaining strong relationships
● Full working rights in Australia without restrictions.
What you can expect from us:
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.
● Organising events such as media launches, familiarization tours, and networking events to generate buzz and create awareness about the hotel among key stakeholders. ● Producing and reviewing monthly reports to monitor performance ● Hitting all personal and team sales goals to help us maximise profitability ● Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients and outside contacts
What We need from you: ● Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in marketing or related field ● Three or more years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting with supervisory experience over a sales team is beneficial ● Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required ● A demonstrated capability of collaborating with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities. ● High attention to detail with excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
● Strategic thinking, the ability to explore new ways of working and have an open mind around how we can drive the Hotel forward.
● A proactive approach to developing & maintaining strong relationships
● Full working rights in Australia without restrictions.
What you can expect from us:
You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s well-being, including:
• Paid birthday leave
• Hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts
• Enhanced parental leave
• Proactive health days and flexible work options.
• Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program
• IHG Career Milestone celebrations
• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.
• Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay for even further
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.
Business Development Director
Office
Australia
Full Time
August 5, 2025