Business Development Manager

Citadines Connect; Sydney; In loco; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Extra 3 days off

$ Loyalty program milestones

Global travel perks

Employee wellbeing support

Leadership training

Complimentary barista coffee

Descrizione del lavoro

Citadines Connect Sydney Airport is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive revenue, occupancy and growth. You will identify opportunities across corporate, airline, airport, group, leisure and extended-stay markets, while building strong relationships with key clients through calls, presentations and site inspections.

Collaborating with Revenue, Marketing and hotel operations, you will manage a healthy sales pipeline, negotiate agreements, and push leads from proposals to

Competenze

• Proven experience in business development, hotel sales or a similar commercial role with a focus on generating new business.
• Strong prospecting, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to engage corporate clients, airlines, travel partners and group organisers.
• commercially driven mindset with pipeline management and target achievement.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy to drive revenue, occupancy and business growth.
• Proactively identify, prospect and convert opportunities across corporate, airline, airport, group, leisure and extended-stay markets.
• Build and manage relationships with key clients through sales calls, presentations, site inspections, networking and ongoing account development.
• Manage a healthy sales pipeline, negotiate commercially sound agreements and drive conversion of leads, proposals, RFPs and group enquiries.
• Collaborate with Revenue, Marketing and property operations to identify market opportunities and maximise performance.
• The ability to work across Sales, Revenue, Marketing and hotel operations, while owning client relationships and commercial outcomes.

Conoscenze

Business development

Hotel sales

Account management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Prospecting

Descrizione del lavoro

Join the Citadines Connect Sydney Airport Crew

Citadines is a leading hospitality brand offering modern, flexible accommodation in the heart of the world’s most vibrant cities. Designed for curious and dynamic travellers, we strike the perfect balance between work and leisure — blending exceptional service with local cultural experiences that bring the city to life.

At Citadines, we’re more than just a place to stay — we’re your connection to the energy, creativity, and community of the neighbourhood. From hidden art galleries to in-residence coffee tastings with local baristas, every stay is a gateway to discovery.

The Citadines Connect Sydney Airport now seeks an enthusiastic, experienced, and dedicated person to join as Business Development Manager. The successful candidate will join a tight-knit, supportive team.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Develop and execute a targeted sales strategy to drive revenue, occupancy and business growth for Citadines Connect Sydney Airport.
• Proactively identify, prospect and convert new opportunities across corporate, airline, airport, group, leisure and extended-stay markets.
• Build and manage strong relationships with key clients through sales calls, presentations, site inspections, networking and ongoing account development.
• Manage a healthy sales pipeline, negotiate commercially sound agreements and drive the conversion of leads, proposals, RFPs and group enquiries.
• Collaborate with Revenue, Marketing and property operations to identify market opportunities, develop targeted initiatives and maximise commercial performance.
• The ability to work collaboratively across Sales, Revenue, Marketing and hotel operations, while taking ownership of client relationships and commercial outcomes.

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Proven experience in business development, hotel sales, account management or a similar commercial role, with a strong focus on generating new business.
• Strong prospecting, negotiation and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage corporate clients, airlines, travel partners and group organisers.
• A commercially driven mindset with the ability to identify revenue opportunities, manage a sales pipeline and achieve sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach to client engagement and market activity.
• The ability to work collaboratively across Sales, Revenue, Marketing and hotel operations, while taking ownership of client relationships and commercial outcomes.

In return, you will receive:

• An Extra 3 Days Off just for life's big moments – Our Immediate Family Event Leave or Cultural leave is yours on top of your annual leave!
• Celebrate Your Loyalty – $500 at 5 years, $1,000 at 10 years (and it keeps going!)
• Global Travel Perks – Enjoy up to 50% off at 900+ hotels worldwide
• Wellbeing Support – 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Grow With Us – Leadership training and a pathway to become a future GM
• Perks You'll Love – Enjoy complimentary barista-made coffee every shift to power your day.

About Us:

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is a member of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), headquartered and listed in Singapore. Ascott has become one of the leading international lodging owner-operators, with more than 900 properties in over 200 cities spanning more than 40 countries across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the United States.

The company's serviced apartment, social living and hotel brands include the global brands of Citadines, lyf, Oakwood and Quest. Be part of Ascott Australia's bold journey to grow from 10 hotels to 30 hotels undermanagement by 2030.