Business Development Executive at Accor

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hospitality sales, Business development, Relationship building, Networking, Communication, Presentation skills, Commercial mindset, Time management, Sales prospecting, CRM systems, Opera, Delphi, Market analysis, Event planning, Contract negotiation

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description Drive big events. Build powerful connections. Sell one of Queensland’s most exciting conference destinations. Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort is one of the region’s leading resort and conference destinations, set across 36 hectares of stunning coastal surrounds. The resort features over 370 accommodation rooms, a vibrant dining venue, a private lagoon, and unique resort experiences that attract both leisure and corporate travellers. At the heart of the property is the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, hosting conferences, exhibitions and events for up to 1,400 delegates. From corporate retreats and national conferences to large-scale gala events, our team delivers experiences that leave a lasting impression. We’re looking for an energetic and relationship-driven Business Development Executive to grow our Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE) business across Queensland. If you enjoy building connections, uncovering opportunities and securing exciting events, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark with one of the region’s most iconic hospitality brands. Job Description In this role, you will focus on growing our MICE business by developing strong client relationships and converting enquiries into confirmed conferences and events. You will identify new opportunities across Queensland and local markets, connect with conference organisers and corporate clients, and showcase everything our resort and convention centre has to offer. From the first enquiry through to securing the event, you’ll play an important role in bringing major conferences and events to the Sunshine Coast. Key Responsibilities Generate new MICE opportunities across Queensland and local markets Convert enquiries into confirmed conferences and events Build strong relationships with corporate clients, PCOs and event organisers Conduct proactive sales calls and prospecting to grow the business pipeline Prepare proposals, quotes and contracts using CRM systems Host site inspections and showcase the resort to prospective clients Represent the hotel at industry networking events and trade shows Maintain accurate sales activity, pipeline tracking and reporting Provide market insights and competitor intelligence Contribute to achieving conference and events revenue targets Qualifications Experience in hospitality sales, conferences & events, or business development Strong relationship-building and networking skills Confident communicator with excellent presentation abilities Commercial mindset with a drive to convert opportunities into revenue Highly organised with strong time management skills Self-motivated and results driven Experience with Opera and Delphi systems highly regarded Additional Information Why work for Accor? Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless. Benefits Your Way Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training. Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion. We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know. Job-Category: Sales & Marketing Job Type: Permanent Job Schedule: Full-Time

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Responsibilities

The Business Development Executive will generate new MICE opportunities and convert enquiries into confirmed conferences and events. They are responsible for building strong client relationships, conducting site inspections, and maintaining accurate sales pipeline reporting.