Business Development Manager

Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide is seeking a Business Development Manager who thrives on meeting people, building genuine partnerships and driving new business. Reporting to the General Manager, you will grow revenue across corporate, government and leisure markets, develop opportunities and collaborate with Revenue and Operations to deliver memorable client experiences.

You will be commercially curious, outgoing and excited about creating opportunities that enhance the hotel's commercial

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, hotel sales or corporate account management.
• Naturally outgoing with proven ability to build lasting business relationships.
• Commercially savvy with ability to generate revenue and spot opportunities.
• Confident communicator and negotiator who builds trust quickly.
• Self-motivated, organised and driven to exceed targets.
• A team player who celebrates wins – both yours and others.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue across our corporate, government and leisure accommodation markets.
• Identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities that drive long term revenue.
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients, travel partners and key industry contacts.
• Grow existing accounts while uncovering new opportunities within your portfolio.
• Maximise midweek occupancy and help drive overall hotel performance.
• Work closely with Revenue and Operations to ensure every client experience delivers on its promise.
• Keep your finger on the pulse of the Adelaide market, identifying trends and opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Hotel sales

Corporate account management

Networking

Negotiation

Communication

Target-driven

Team player

Job description

Job Description

You know the feeling. The excitement of landing a new client. The satisfaction of turning a coffee meeting into a long-term partnership. The buzz of seeing occupancy climb because of the relationships you have built.

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

At Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide, we are looking for a Business Development Manager who loves getting out from behind the desk, meeting people, building genuine relationships and finding opportunities where others see none.

This is not about waiting for the phone to ring. It is about opening doors, creating connections and helping businesses discover why Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide should be their first choice.

Whether it is winning a new corporate account, reconnecting with a valued client or uncovering a new market, you will be trusted to make things happen and celebrated when you do.

You will be joining a hotel with a proud reputation, a supportive leadership team and exciting plans for the future. We believe great salespeople do not just sell rooms – they create partnerships, solve problems and deliver experiences that keep clients coming back.

Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with the Revenue team, you will have the autonomy to build your market, bring fresh ideas to the table and make a genuine impact on the hotel's commercial success.

If you are commercially curious, naturally outgoing and get just as excited about building relationships as you do about achieving results, we would love to meet you.

What you will be doing

Grow revenue across our corporate, government and leisure accommodation markets.

Identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities that drive long term revenue.

Build strong relationships with corporate clients, travel partners and key industry contacts.

Grow existing accounts while uncovering new opportunities within your portfolio.

Maximise midweek occupancy and help drive overall hotel performance.

Work closely with Revenue and Operations to ensure every client experience delivers on its promise.

Keep your finger on the pulse of the Adelaide market, identifying trends, opportunities and emerging business.

What we are looking for

Experience in business development, hotel sales or corporate account management.

Someone who genuinely enjoys meeting people and building lasting business relationships.

A natural networker who is not afraid to pick up the phone, knock on a door or ask for the meeting.

Commercially savvy with a proven ability to generate revenue and spot opportunities.

A confident communicator and negotiator who can build trust quickly.

Self-motivated, organised and driven to exceed targets.

A team player who celebrates wins - both your own and everyone else's.

Why join Hotel Grand Chancellor?

Because this is more than another sales role.

It is an opportunity to put your stamp on a well known Adelaide hotel, work with a supportive leadership team and be part of a business that values initiative, ideas and people who love what they do.

We celebrate success, encourage fresh thinking and believe the best business relationships start with genuine conversations.

At Hotel Grand Chancellor, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make your next move?

If you are passionate about building relationships, creating opportunities and making an impact, we would love to hear from you.

Each of the properties in the Hotel Grand Chancellor collection shares a dedication to the perfect travel experience - from authentic, relaxing holidays to productive and rewarding meetings and corporate trips. Guests staying at any Grand Chancellor hotel in Australia or New Zealand can expect first rate standards of service and quality while enjoying convenient access to the city's best leisure attractions and business destinations.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

Each of the properties in the Hotel Grand Chancellor collection shares a dedication to the perfect travel experience - from authentic, relaxing holidays to productive and rewarding meetings and corporate trips. Guests staying at any Grand Chancellor hotel in Australia or New Zealand can expect first rate standards of service and quality while enjoying convenient access to the city's best leisure attractions and business destinations.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website