About EVT
When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we’re the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment, every day.
About Rydges
Australian & New Zealand owned and operated for more than 30 years, Rydges operates quality city, suburban, and resort-style hotels in key destinations across Australia and New Zealand, with a refreshingly down-to-earth approach. Rydges provides genuine local hospitality with quality essentials alongside its trademark ‘too easy’ service.
About Rydges Auckland
Now’s your chance to be part of all the action. With urban contemporary rooms and cityscape views, comfort and convenience amidst Auckland’s buzzing CBD is paramount at Rydges Auckland. Elevate your career and be part of a team where genuine hospitality is what it’s all about.
About the role
The Business Development Manager is primarily focussed on securing future business opportunities within Corporate, Government, TMC and C&E markets, cultivating the current base of major accounts, increasing projected revenues and identifying potential in markets where we are not capturing our fair share of the business.
The position manages an existing contracted client base and is responsible to develop new business to increase market share. Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and grow new and existing accounts
- Conduct external sales calls, on-site client hosting and site inspections
- Identify and convert sales leads
- Effectively communicate client feedback and trends
Benefits & perks
At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day dot.
- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, LyLo, QT, Atura, and more.
- $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
- Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
- Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.
Skills & experience
- Client servicing experience is essential
- Previous experience in target driven KPI’s
- Able to flex and adapt strategy to stay ahead of the market
- Experience in Corporate, Government and C&E markets is advantageous
- Knowledge of the hospitality industry is advantageous
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Collaborative and a team player
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