Business Development Executive - QT Gold Coast

QT Hotels and Resorts; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining & stays across QT andEV

Movie tickets & cinema discounts

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth

Paid parental leave

Job summary

QT Hotels and Resorts on the Gold Coast seeks a Business Development Executive to drive conferencing and events revenue through proactive sales, site visits and strong client relationships.

You will build a robust pipeline, respond to inquiries with compelling proposals, issue contracts and host clients on site to win and grow key accounts. This role offers career growth within a bold, hospitality network and day-one perks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hotel, conferencing or events sales.
• Confident and proactive approach to new business.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Team player mindset with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through proactive sales calls, site inspections and networking.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of C&E leads and opportunities.
• Respond to enquiries, prepare proposals and issue contracts.
• Host clients and conduct site inspections to secure business.
• Grow and retain key accounts through great service and regular contact.
• Represent QT Gold Coast at industry and networking events.
• Keep CRM records and reporting accurate and up to date.
• Liaise closely with the Director of Sales, C&E Manager and wider hotel team.

Skills

Proactive sales

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Team player

Job description

Business Development Executive - QT Gold Coast

QT is bold, playful and a little unexpected, blending art, fashion and design into a hotel experience that doesn't take itself too seriously.

EVT has an endless range of roles and career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Once you're in, there's no limit on where your career could take you.

About the Role

Drive rooms and conferencing and events (C&E) revenue for QT Gold Coast through proactive sales, new business development, and strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through proactive sales calls, site inspections and networking.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of C&E leads and opportunities.
• Respond to enquiries, prepare proposals and issue contracts.
• Host clients and conduct site inspections to secure business.
• Grow and retain key accounts through great service and regular contact.
• Represent QT Gold Coast at industry and networking events.
• Keep CRM records and reporting accurate and up to date.
• Liaise closely with the Director of Sales, C&E Manager and wider hotel team.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in hotel, conferencing or events sales.
• A confident, proactive approach to new business.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Great organisation and time management.
• A team player mindset with a can-do attitude.

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos, no one's too big for the small things.
• Inclusive leader, values diverse perspectives and builds belonging.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels, no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels, QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets plus discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel and entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave, community and volunteering opportunities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds