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Quest is a member of The Ascott Limited, a Singapore company that has grown to become one of the leading international lodging owner-operators. Spanning more than 170 cities across over 30 countries, Ascott’s other serviced residence and hotel brands include Ascott, Citadines, Citadines Connect, Somerset, The Crest Collection, lyf, Préférence, Vertu, Harris, Fox, Yello and POP!.
Ascott is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited (CapitaLand), one of Asia’s largest real estate companies headquartered and listed in Singapore. Ascott boasts over 30 years of industry track record and award-winning brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.
A rewarding package including a base salary, vehicle allowance, mobile phone, laptop and a sales bonus structure which is geared towards success in meeting and exceeding targets.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Hospitality Sales professional to join our collaborative and vibrant Sales team at The Ascott Limited.
The Business Development Manager is a key role within the corporate sales team, representing all brands in Australia - Quest Apartment Hotels, Citadines, Lyf, Oakwood & Somerset.
Excitingly, this role has the flexibility to be based anywhere in Australia.
This an opportunity for aspiring sales professionals, providing a supportive, fast-paced and collaborative environment where success, growth and development is key.
In this dynamic position, you will be responsible for:
- Do you love the thrill of the chase? Uncover and qualify new business opportunities from the corporate market for existing properties across all brands – Quest Apartment Hotels, Citadines, Lyf, Oakwood & Somerset
- Entertain prospective and existing stakeholders to sustain business and generate further sales
- Maintain and grow market share for an existing portfolio of corporate accounts
- Developing close working relationships with the franchise network and property-based sales team members
- Love to travel? Regular interstate travel is required within this position
About you
Are you seeking a company that values collaboration, teamwork, and managers who listen to your ideas? Looking for a place to grow? Ascott Australia, is looking for individuals just like you!
Above all, 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
- Strong account management experience to nurture new and existing relationships
- Industry experience within Hospitality, or Travel and Tourism is highly desirable
- 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
If we work out, expect tons of team get-togethers (lawn bowling, networking, trivia nights — that sort of thing). The benefits you’ll receive were developed by team members for team members. Plus you get discounts on all Ascott properties worldwide.
If any of the above sounds like you or maybe is the person you want to be, send us your resume along with a cover letter with a brief paragraph outlining your experience to date, why you want to join our team.
Before you go, we want you to know we value everyone who takes the time and effort to join our team at Ascott Australia. Due to the number of applicants we receive, we can’t commit to responding to each applicant. Of course, we will be in touch if we see a fit. We wish you the best of luck with the next step in your career, regardless of whether it’s with us or another organisation.
