Businesss Development Manager - National Convention Centre

Hotel Brand: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
Location: Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Canberra

Hotel: onal Convention Centre Canberra, 1 Binara Street, 2601

Job number: 123405


We’re always looking for new ways to raise the bar. So we’re searching for a Business Development Manager with a track record of driving sales and smashing targets to help us fill our event spaces.

 

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

● Managing daily sales activities and client relationships, focusing on the conversion of repeat spaces

● Hitting all personal and team sales goals to help us maximise profitability

● Support sales initiatives with site inspections, client entertainment, and other marketing events

● Stay updated on competitor activities and market trends to keep NCC ahead

What We need from you:

● Minimum two years' experience in convention sales or large MICE hotel capacity

● Experience in dealing with international, national, and local clients for promoting convention space and destinations

● Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required  

● Ability to work in a dynamic matrix organisation

● Proactive approach to developing and maintaining strong relations with clients and stakeholders, including customers' seniour management

● Flexible work approach

You'll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family's wellbeing, including:

• Paid Birthday Leave
• Hotel Perks like accommodation and Food & Beverage discounts
• Enhanced parental leave
• Proactive health days and flexible work options
• Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program
• IHG Career Milestone celebrations
• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG
• Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay go even further

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team  the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. 

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Don't qute meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today and let's #GoFurtherTogether.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

Join Crowne Plaza one of the largest and best loved premium hotel brands in the world. With more than 420 hotels in diverse locations globally Crowne Plaza is the perfect base to connect on business, pleasure or a blend of both. We've thoughtfully designed our spaces to encourage, support and celebrate great connections. We're also big on meetings and events, a trusted and valued partner for connecting both domestic and global groups alike. 

Our branded service style 'Dare to Connect' is crafted for connection. Designed for humans not nameless guests or colleagues. Still professional but touches guests on an emotional level. Where colleagues take their initiative and use their personality because they make a crucial difference in the guest's experience. The role of every colleague at Crowne Plaza is to create memorable emotional connections and the job of every leader is to create an environment where that can happen.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.