Business Development Manager - Weddings & Social Events

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 in the Hunter Valley is seeking a passionate Business Development Manager – Weddings & Social Events to drive growth of our events business at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort. You’ll blend sales leadership with hands-on event delivery to position the resort as a premier destination for celebrations.

As BDM, you’ll own weddings and social events from strategy to execution, build lasting client relationships, and lead premium events on-site, collaborating across departments to ensure

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in wedding or event sales and management.
• Proven ability to secure new business and hit sales targets.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings for events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead sales strategies for weddings and social events.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and partners.
• Represent the resort at bridal expos and industry events.
• Oversee planning and delivery of high-end weddings and social functions.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure exceptional event experiences.
• Identify opportunities for growth.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Sales targets achievement

Organization

Communication

Weekend/evening work

Job description

Business Development Manager - Weddings & Social Events

Minor Hotels is one of Australasia’s largest accommodation providers, managing over 70 properties in the region and a global portfolio of 640 properties across more than 66 countries. Our brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, and Tivoli, span six continents, including Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America. Joining Minor means partnering with a diverse, expanding global organisation offering boundless opportunities to thrive and succeed.

Our people are the heart of our success, and we are committed to investing in your skills to support your career growth and advancement. You’ll feel valued as part of a tight-knit team, united in delivering exceptional guest experiences and thriving in a company dedicated to fostering an outstanding workplace culture.

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and strategic Business Development Manager – Weddings & Social Events to lead the growth of our event business at Avani Cypress Lakes Resort. This is your chance to combine sales leadership with hands-on event delivery in one of Australia’s most picturesque destinations.

About the Role:

As the BDM, you’ll take ownership of our weddings and social events portfolio from sales strategy through to event execution. You’ll build strong client relationships, lead premium events on-site, and position our resort as the Hunter Valley’s premier destination for celebrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive growth in weddings and social events
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and partners
• Represent the resort at bridal expos and industry events
• Oversee the planning and delivery of high-end weddings and social functions
• Collaborate across departments to ensure exceptional event experiences
• Identify opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years’ experience in wedding or event sales and management
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• Proven success in achieving sales targets
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Willingness to work weekends and evenings for 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.