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Peppers Gallery Canberra, located in the contemporary hub of New Acton, is an 80-room hotel within walking distance of Canberra CBD, Lake Burley Griffin and many of Canberra's national attractions. Offering a unique blend of history and modern hospitality, the hotel is home to Bicicletta Restaurant, where guests can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, either indoors or in the charming leafy courtyard.
Purpose As the Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Peppers Gallery Canberra as it rebrands in 2025. With your strong local market expertise, you will develop and execute sales strategies that drive revenue growth, enhance brand visibility, and optimise the hotel's overall performance. This is a unique opportunity to be a key player within the hotel's transformation, establishing it as a premier destination in the region.
Primary Responsibilities Collaborate closely with the General Manager, playing a key role throughout the hotel's transformation and rebrandingCreate and implement strategies to sell hotel rooms and enhance corporate offeringsConduct market research to identify potential clients and understand local market trendsSet and achieve sales targets for room bookings and event space reservationsPlan and execute promotional activities, campaigns, and events to attract local clienteleAttend local events, trade shows, and business functions to promote the hotel and network with potential clientsPrepare and present regular sales reports to hotel management, detailing performance against targets and market trendsNegotiate contracts and rates to ensure competitive pricing and mutual benefitsSkills and Experience Previous experience in the hospitality industry within sales or business development rolesDemonstrated ability to think innovatively and creatively, with a proven track record of developing and implementing strategies that drive business growth and differentiate the organisationExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with local businesses, community leaders, and clientsProficient in analysing sales data, generating reports, and gaining feedback to improve strategies and servicesStrong teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with all hotel departmentsExperience negotiating contracts and agreements with clients and partnersAt Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe. Everyone has a story and we want to learn yours. We invite you to APPLY NOW.
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