Business Development Manager - Golf & Sporting Groups

Minor Hotels; Pokolbin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Exclusive Hotel Deals

Global Perks

Retail Rewards

Experiences

Health insurance offers

Wellness support

Job summary

Minor Hotels, at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive golf and sporting group revenue across Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort and Elysia Wellness Retreat.

You will develop growth strategies, build long-term client partnerships, and position the properties as premier destinations for group golf and sports experiences in Australia.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in business development or sales, ideally in golf, hospitality, tourism, or sporting industries.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow golf and sporting group business.
• Identify and build relationships with key clients across golf clubs, sporting organisations, schools, and leisure travel markets.
• Generate new business through proactive sales activity, networking, and tailored proposals.
• Collaborate with resort operations, events, revenue, and marketing teams to deliver group experiences.
• Represent the properties at industry events, trade shows, and golf tournaments.
• Conduct client meetings and site inspections while maintaining CRM records and sales reporting.
• Build strategic partnerships with tourism and sporting organisations to drive group bookings and revenue.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Proactive

Job description

Business Development Manager - Golf & Sporting Groups

We're looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Manager – Golf & Sporting Groups to join the team at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, home to one of Australia's most iconic golf courses.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for golf and a proven sales background to drive business growth across Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort and Elysia Wellness Retreat. You'll focus on developing new business opportunities, building long‑term client relationships, and positioning our properties as leading destinations for golf and sporting group experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow golf and sporting group business.
• Identify and build relationships with key clients across golf clubs, sporting organisations, schools, and leisure travel markets.
• Generate new business through proactive sales activity, networking, and tailored proposals.
• Collaborate with resort operations, events, revenue, and marketing teams to deliver exceptional group experiences.
• Represent the properties at industry events, trade shows, and golf tournaments.
• Conduct client meetings and site inspections while maintaining accurate CRM records and sales reporting.
• Build strategic partnerships with tourism and sporting organisations to drive group bookings and revenue.

Qualifications

• 2-4years' experience in business development or sales, ideally within the golf, hospitality, tourism, or sporting industries.
• A proven track record of achieving sales targets and growing key accounts.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences.
• A professional presentation and genuine enthusiasm for golf and sporting events.

Additional information

At Minor Hotels, we value our people as the heart of our success. Joining Minor means, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work‑life balance:

• Career Growth:Learning and developmentprograms to boost your career.
• Exclusive Hotel Deals: 50% off stays at Minor Hotels in Australasia; 20% off for friends and family.
• Global Perks:International accommodation discounts across our hotel brands.
• Retail Rewards: Cashbackand discountsat 400+ top retailers in AU/NZ.
• Experiences: Discounted entertainment and activities.
• Banking and Insurance:Exclusive health insurance offers and workplace banking benefits.
• Wellness Boost: EAP and tailored wellness support

Our people drive the success of our business; We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. We invest in your skills and foster a workplace culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Currently, we are only accepting applications from candidates who have working rights within Australia or New Zealand.