Job Description
Client Profile
Our client is a highly regarded hospitality and events destination on the Gold Coast, recognised for delivering exceptional experiences across corporate functions, conferences, celebrations and special events. With a versatile portfolio of event spaces catering to all occasions, the business has built a strong reputation within the local market for service excellence, flexibility and premium event delivery.
Job Description
This role is responsible for driving new business opportunities and building long-term relationships across the corporate, conferencing and events sectors. Working closely with venue leadership, the Business Development Manager will identify growth opportunities, maximise venue utilisation and strengthen the venue’s presence within the local market.
Key responsibilities include:
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Proactively generate and convert new business opportunities across conferencing and events
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Build and maintain strong relationships with local corporate clients, agencies and community networks
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Conduct venue site inspections and present tailored event solutions to prospective clients
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Collaborate with internal operational teams to ensure seamless event execution
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Develop and implement strategic sales initiatives to drive revenue growth
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be a commercially driven hospitality sales professional with strong local market knowledge and an established network across the Gold Coast events and corporate sectors. You will be confident building relationships, identifying opportunities and representing a premium hospitality offering.
Key skills and experience include:
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Proven experience in business development, sales or events within hospitality or venues
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Strong knowledge of the Gold Coast market with established local relationships
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Experience selling conferencing, events or function spaces
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Exceptional communication, presentation and negotiation skills
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A proactive and results-focused approach with strong commercial acumen
Offer
This is an exciting opportunity to join a recognised hospitality business and play a key role in driving event and conferencing growth within a premium venue environment.
To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Phil Cooke via phil.c@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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