AddressDo you like to have fun at work? Are you looking for your next challenge in a Family Friendly, Team environment, where you will be appreciated for your hard work? Quest Collingwood is looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team.
Quest Apartment Hotels is the largest and fastest growing serviced apartment brand in Australasia with a network of over 170 franchised properties across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. With a 30 year history, Quest leads the market in providing accommodation solutions for the extended stay corporate traveller among Australia’s top 500 corporates, and is well positioned for further expansion in line with a JV partnership with global hotel group, The Ascott Limited.
Quest Collingwood is a new hotel, opened in March 2023 in the heart of Collingwood. Just moments away from Melbourne CBD and the MCG, the hotel is easily accessible by public transport. Quest Collingwood provides accommodation to both corporate & leisure markets and with its Studio, One, Two & Three Bedroom Apartments is ideally suited to meet all room type requirements.
Quest Collingwood is now recruiting for Full Time Business Development Managerto join it's growing team.
The Role
Responsible for generating and increasing sales revenue for Quest Collingwood by developing a portfolio of key accounts at the local area level, including representing the Quest Brand with the highest levels of professionalism and integrity.
As Business Development Manager you will be able to research and understand market trends at a local and national level to identify business opportunities, while working with key stakeholders to convert this business. You will be able to understand and adapt your unique selling strategy to convert leads and opportunities to drive revenue.
Working with the Quest Revenue Team, you will be able to curate marketing strategies to compliment your sales activities and drive occupancy during need periods for the property.
You will have strong stakeholder management working closely with Quest National Accounts team and Hotel Reception to identify potential leads and opportunities.
The Ideal Candidate
Will be able to work autonomously while still maintaining a collaborative approach with key stakeholders.
A passion for selling and promoting accommodation services and facilities, excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills, experience in a previous sales role, a keen eye for detail, high standards of personal presentation, and a highly team orientated ethos. Have confidence to action situations as per policy and procedure on an independent basis.
Previous experience in a Sales or Business Development role is essential. hotel or accommodation experience is beneficial but not essential.
The successful applicant must be available to work Monday to Friday and have entitlements to work in Australia. A flexible work schedule can be discussed.
The Opportunity
The role presents a great opportunity to work with a close knit, well established, stable, friendly team under the banner of the highly successful and established Quest brand.
Terrific working conditions are on offer, including provision of a corporate uniform, onsite car parking, staff, family and friends rates for leisure accommodation with Quest nationally, and participation in learning and development activities with Quests National Training Department..
Applications
Applications only accepted via SEEK. If you would like to speak about the opportunity in more detail before applying, please contact Kane Robertson via email - **********@questapartments.com.au
