Business Development Manager (Corporate)

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is a member of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), headquartered and listed in Singapore. Ascott has become one of the leading international lodging owner-operators, with more than 900 properties in over 200 cities spanning more than 40 countries across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States.  

The company’s serviced apartment, coliving, and hotel brands in Australia include Citadines, lyf, Oakwood Premier, Quest, and Somerset.

We are looking for a proficient and dynamic Business Development Manager (Corporate) to join our team at Sydney Central Hotel, managed by The Ascott Limited (only minutes away on foot from Sydney Central Station). This position presents an exceptional opportunity to join a successful team and establish the property with new and existing customers. 

What will you do?

• Build and maintain relationships with key property accounts to ensure account targets are met
• Proactively identify and convert new business leads 
• Maintain a healthy pipeline of new business leads from a variety of sources
• Conduct site inspections, famils and entertainment activities to grow revenue and capture market share
• Attend networking events, trade events and TMC events to engage with external stakeholders, develop new connections and develop new business opportunities
• Monitor competitor activity and implement tactical changes as and when required 
• Develop specialist knowledge of key industries relating to the property, including a deep understanding of trends and opportunities 
• Develop ideas contributing to the promotion and success of the property alongside your colleagues

We want you to be yourself, and ideally, we are looking for talented individuals who align with the following:

• A self-motivated, sales-focused individual who loves nurturing business relationships 
• Experience in establishing and securing new business opportunities
• Experience in the accommodation or travel industry with a proven track record of customer-aligned success
• Strong personal values, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Great organisational skills and a 'can do' attitude
• They want to succeed and work for an engaging and positive team and company
   

In return, you will:

• Staff awards and anniversary gifts
• Professional and technical development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Be a part of the world’s largest Serviced Residence Company
• You may be entitled to a year-end company bonus.