Business Development Execucutive- Accor

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Situated in the seaside village of Gerringong on the NSW South Coast, the award-winning Mercure Gerringong Resort is an inviting boutique hotel only few minutes from Werri Beach, two hours from Sydney and three hours from Canberra. It is the perfect destination for romantic couple's getaway, weddings, family holiday or spa vacation, conduct corporate conferences with training centre, conference rooms with opportunities to book the resort for staff. Exclusive bookings available!  

We have an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to join our fast- paced and driven Conference & Events Team. This role is based in Sydney Metro (Norwest business park) and will require the successful applicant to work part time; approximately 20 - 25 hours per week. 

• Opportunities for Earning Commission
• Career Progression with the Accor Group of Hotels

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to commence immediately.

• To achieve revenue targets for meetings & Events including business groups room nights
• Build and develop new relationships, whilst managing our current customer base
• Identify and convert sales leads into new business oppertunities
• Ability to undertake regular telemarketing activities for both existing and new client
• Deliver sales activities and results in a timely manner
• Provide market intelligence on a regular basis and an understanding of competitor strengths, weaknesses and ongoing sales activities
• Assist, implement and monitor sales strategies for conference and events 
• Have a complete understanding of the Hotel's sales vision,Financial targets,products and services,as well as rate structure to fulfil business objectives
• participate and represent AccorHotel's and the hotel at key industry/trade events that will ensure an appropriate return on investment

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Minimum 12 months experience in a similar role or environment
• Self-motivated and has the ability to work autonomously in a very fast paced environment with strong commercial sense
• Proactive approach to winning new business.
• Confident.creative with excellent presentation and outstanding communication skills
• The ability to stay step ahead of the competition and possess excellent negotiation skills to actively "hunt" and secure new business
• Effective people management skills.