Company Description
Located in the heart of Brisbane, Sofitel Brisbane Central is where French elegance meets local sophistication. As Queensland’s largest 5-star hotel, we offer luxurious accommodations, award-winning dining, and unparalleled event spaces. With #sofitelfrenchzest, we deliver unforgettable experiences with a distinct flair of joie de vivre.
Belong in a place where you can be yourself and love what you do. Join our hotel community and we will support you to realise your true potential. You will be part of a team where everyone’s contribution is valued, and we will empower you to bring ideas to elevate our services—creating personalised experiences for guests. Help them to feel special, and we will do the same for you.
Sofitel Brisbane Central is known for its sophisticated luxury accommodation, world-class dining, and impeccable hospitality. The hotel’s 416 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites offer refined French luxury, and with personalised service that comes from the heart, this is Brisbane’s best accommodation experience. The hotel also features elegant and indulgent food and beverage outlets, an executive lounge, two fitness centres, a day spa and fully flexible event spaces for up to 1100 delegates.
Job Description
Through your passion and motivation for sales, you will arrange and sell memorable experiences to new clients who stay and conduct business at our property. You are professional and knowledgeable about the hotel, the local area and the luxury experience, and you are well connected and can build strong relationships and bonds with your clients.
As Business Development Manager, you will identify new opportunities, cultivate lasting partnerships, and position Sofitel Brisbane Central as Brisbane’s premier luxury destination for MICE and business groups.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Relevant and recent sales experience in the hospitality industry (3+ years)
• Motivated and driven to succeed
• Able to work independently and remotely
• Guest-focused and committed to providing exceptional service at all times
• Highly responsible and reliable, with the ability to complete tasks efficiently and accurately
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Outstanding personal presentation and style
• Willingness to travel frequently within Australia
  Additional Information
  Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognise your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including apps with content to help you feel at your best. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team.

• Develop exciting new business opportunities whilst consistently achieving sales targets
• Establish requirements, quotes and negotiate prices for new clients
• Seamlessly seal the deal, contracting new business
• Quartery interstate travel to participate in tradeshows, conventions and promotional events
• Maintain accounts, contacts, activity and business details
• Be the face of Sofitel Brisbane Central, representing a five-star luxury brand
  Qualifications