About Us

IHG® Hotels & Resorts has more than 6,300+ leased, managed or owned hotels and over 1,900 more in development. You’ll find us in more than 100 countries. Our 19 brands help guests create amazing memories with the help of an incredible team. Approximately 345,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally. Opportunities of all kinds are born at IHG.

Your Day to Day

With spectacular growth in our region - which includes a newly revamped rewards program and new brands in market - and an even bigger ambition, there couldn’t be a better time to join the IHG family.

We currently have an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated sales professional to join our team. We are looking for a Business Development Manager for a 12-month contract period to grow business and drive revenue within our corporate portfolio. The role will identify new business accounts and opportunities for the National Sales Office as well driving demand and supporting conversion of business in collaboration with the hotel and IHG Hotels and Resorts programs. Additionally, the successful applicant will act as the primary point of contact for these accounts in Australasia on behalf of IHG hotels and Resorts.

What we need from you

To be successful in this role the following skills and attributes are highly desirable.  

• Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Business or Hospitality Management

• In depth knowledge of sales principles and techniques

• Self motivated, sales focused with a passion for hunting and developing new business opportunities

• Strong client management, problem solving, effective communication, negotiation skills

• Strong networking with customers and business partners and flexible working approach

• Ability to develop strong nurturing win-win relationship with key stakeholders

• Confidence in representing multiple properties and countries

• Ability to utilise reporting to identify leads

• Display an understanding of Domestic and International market trends and economic conditions

• Establishes goals and objectives, sets performance targets and delivery of projects

• Ability in report writing and strong presentation skills

• Proven track record of achieving business to business sales outcomes

• Knowledge of IHG Hotels & Resorts Hotels and programs to attract new business opportunities

What we offer

In return, we'll give you a competitive benefits package including salary, and discounted accommodation worldwide and the opportunity to progress your career with IHG.  

At IHG we offer opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Additionally, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellness for our colleagues which is represented by our suite of industry leading benefits.

You'll have the chance to work with a great team of people and the opportunity for room for you. Please apply on-line and tell us how you can bring your individual skills to IHG. To find out more about us or any other jobs with IHG please go to  www.careers.ihg.com  

IHG is an equal opportunity employer.

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?

We need people like you to make a difference and create exceptional experiences every single day. Don’t just join a growing team of 370,000 colleagues across 100 countries. Let your passion shine. Innovate and collaborate around the world. Embrace your ambition.

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.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.