Business Development Manager - MICE

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Detail information about job Business Development Manager - MICE. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Challenging and Rewarding Career Opportunities
• Excellent/Competitive Salary Package & Employee Benefits
• Luxury 5 star Hotel in Brisbane’s CBD

About Us:

Perfectly located on the banks of the river and a stone’s throw to the Botanic Gardens, the Stamford Plaza is Brisbane’s finest 5 Star luxury Hotel and the flagship for Stamford Hotels & Resorts. Our unique location is second to none in the Brisbane market, with all 252 guest rooms featuring stunning river views. The Hotel houses eight magnificent function rooms used to hold an array of Corporate, Special Events & Weddings and additionally hosts a variety of busy food and beverage outlets. To find out more about us and to see what we have to offer please visit our website: www.stamford.com.au/spb. 

About the Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Business Development Manager to complement our sales teams and drive MICE Business. In this role, you will report and work closely with the Director of Sales to grow the MICE segments and contribute towards growth within the company. Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential for success in this role. This is both a strategic and hands on role and requires interstate travel.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Achieve targeted financial goals
• Relationship building with key clients and developing new clients
• Maintain existing relationships and accounts
• Sourcing new business
• Preparing and following up on quotes, proposals and contracts
• Conduct interstate sales trips as agreed with the DOS
• Conduct site inspections
• Contribute ideas and initiatives to support business objectives

Skills & Experience:

• At least 3 years successful experience in a 4 or 5 star CBD hotel in a BDM Role
• Experience of interstate travel
• A proven sales success within the industry
• Be well presented, confident and professional in your approach  
• Understand and support revenue management principles
• Have a strong understanding of industry trends and ability to adapt readily

Culture & Benefits

Our 'Knight's Head' Logo is conceived from our founder Sir Stamford's family crest and symbolises the vision and strength and that unify our company. We believe our people are our greatest asset and we therefore strive to reward, retain and develop passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. As a team member with us you can expect to receive;

• Excellent Salary Package & Employee Benefits
• Exciting 5 Star Hotel Environment
• Subsidised staff meals
• Dry cleaning
• Food & beverage discounts in all F&B outlets within the Hotels

We thank you in advance for your interest in this position, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you do not hear from us please assume that you have been unsuccessful at this stage.