Director of Sales

Veriu; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses up to $1000

Job summary

Veriu Adelaide marks an exciting new chapter as our flagship hotel in South Australia, opening early 2027. You’ll lead B2B corporate sales during pre-opening and ramp‑up, partnering with the General Manager to position the property for immediate market impact.

This role focuses on building a robust corporate pipeline, securing opportunities with major projects and institutions, and expanding our trusted relationships across the Adelaide market.

Qualifications

• Approved Australian working rights (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a Visa with approved working rights).
• Demonstrated experience in B2B sales in hotels/TMCs or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to account manage, optimise production and resolve objections or complaints.
• High standards of attention to detail and communication skills (written & verbal).
• Ability to make strategically aligned business decisions.
• A genuine and collaborative team‑player approach.

Responsibilities

• Drive direct corporate sales (B2B) to increase production and generate new corporate relationships.
• Navigate and secure opportunities associated with major projects and institutions.
• Cold‑call, knock on doors, generate new leads & develop a strong corporate pipeline.
• Increase brand awareness by improving current relationships & build strong relationships with new clients.
• Conduct site inspections, client visits, attend industry events & work with a team‑orientated approach.
• Develop and implement sales plans and develop a targeted approach to grow our business to exceed targets.
• Work with the operations team to ensure they understand their role in identifying sales opportunities.

Skills

B2B sales

Account management

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Strategic decision making

Team player

Working rights (AU)

Job description

We are Veriu Group (pronounced 'Very You')!

Our brands come from humble beginnings and a passion for connecting travellers to the local authenticity of a location.We aim to bring people together in new ways, to create lifelong travel memories that can’t be found in a guidebook, and to help people discover the true experience of a place.

Through our brandsPunthill Apartment Hotels and Veriu Hotels & Suites, we operate 27 hotels across Australia and have over35 years of brand history.Our ambitious plan to operate 80 hotels becomes closer this year with numerous new hotel openings across the country, and this meanswe’re well on our way to achieving our mission of becoming the largest Australian-owned apartment hotel operator.

Our people are incredible because they're empowered to be themselves. We're not about hierarchy or rigid structure. Instead, we create an environment where people can make decisions, feel supported and access unlimited opportunities for growth. Our values ofRelationship-Focused, Integrity, Personal Growth & Ownership Mindset guide our actions and decisions, and are what our diverse culture is all about.

Now is the perfect time for like-minded people to join our expansion journey.If you’re looking for a meaningful role that can make a serious impact, within a culture that allows you to be truly you – you’ve found us and we can’t wait to hear from you!

Veriu Adelaide marks an exciting new chapter for us as our first hotel in South Australia, and our largest hotel to date at 191 keys. Opening early 2027 (CY), this flagship property will transform a former office building at 80 King William Street, right in the heart of the CBD, into a vibrant, design-led hotel that reflects the bold, connected, and community-focused spirit of Veriu.

With thoughtfully designed apartment-style accommodation and warm, genuine hospitality, Veriu Adelaide is set to become a go-to destination for corporate travellers, long‑stay guests, and curious explorers alike. As our presence grows in the South Australian market over the next couple of years, this hotel will play a key role in building local partnerships, showcasing our brand, and delivering the veri‑best guest experience that sets us apart.

Responsibilities

In this role you'll identify, pursue, and secure opportunities for Corporate Accounts (B2B) during the critical pre‑opening and ramp up phases. You'll be the expert in sales at the hotel and partner closely with the General Manager to ensure that we're on a pathway to achieve our strategic goals. This is particularly important in this pre‑opening role as we step into a new market for us that we know is under supplied and full of demand.

Your responsibilities will require you to:

• Drive direct corporate sales (B2B) to increase production and generate new corporate relationships
• Navigate and secure opportunities associated with major projects and institutions
• Cold‑call, knock on doors, generate new leads & develop a strong corporate pipeline
• Increase brand awareness by improving current relationships & build strong relationships with new clients
• Conduct site inspections, client visits, attend industry events & work with a team‑orientated approach
• Develop and implement sales plans and develop a targeted approach to grow our business to exceed targets
• Work with the operations team to ensure they understand their role in identifying sales opportunities

With us, you'll have access to:

• Career growth opportunities, including progression into a national Adelaide‑based role in the future
• Tailored development plan to support your career progression in sales, hotel management or other corporate areas
• Comprehensive onboarding & ongoing support from a high‑performing team
• Incredible work culture that values relationships & individuality, where our leadership know you by name
• Generous referral bonuses when you refer your friends to work with us (up to $1000)
• Discounts on accommodation across our growing network
• Discounts on private health insurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• + More!

Desired Skills and Experience

About You

We work in a fast‑paced environment where no day is the same, so we’re looking for people who are adaptable, enjoy variety and operate with an ownership mindset.

The successful person must have:

• Approved Australian working rights (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a Visa with approved working rights)
• Demonstrated experience in B2B sales in hotels/TMCsor similar
• Demonstrated ability to account manage, optimise production and resolve objections or complaints
• High standards of attention to detail and communication skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to make strategically aligned business decisions
• A genuine and collaborative team‑player approach