Business Development Executive | Holiday Inn Auckland Airport
Hotel Brand: Holiday Inn
Location: New Zealand, Auckland
Hotel: Auckland Airport (AKLAP), 2 Ascot Road, Mangere, 2022
Job number: 165437
Holiday Inn is Auckland Airport's largest full-service hotels, offering 251 guest rooms, extensive conference facilities, resort-style grounds and the backing of IHG Hotels & Resorts. This is an opportunity to build meaningful client relationships while contributing directly to the hotel's commercial success.
So, we’re searching for a Business Development Executive with a track record of driving sales and smashing targets to help us fill our rooms, meeting suites and banquet halls.
The Business Development Executive (BDE) will be responsible for generating new business opportunities and growing revenue across corporate, government, Travel Management Companies (TMC's), logistics, aviation, meetings and events, and group accommodation segments. This is a proactive, externally focused sales role requiring a high level of client engagement and market presence.
A little taste of your day-to-day:
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
- Spending large portion of the week outside the hotel meeting with prospective and existing clients
- Hitting all personal and team sales goals to help us maximise profitability
- Developing new business opportunities, strengthening existing partnerships and representing Holiday Inn Auckland Airport within the Auckland community
- Converting opportunities into long term business
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients and outside contacts
What We need from you:
- Previous experience in business development, sales, account management, hospitality or a customer-facing commercial role.
- Experience within the hotel, travel, tourism or hospitality industry is advantageous but not essential
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships, prospect for new business and deliver excellent customer service.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and convert opportunities.
- Ability to work independently while managing a busy external sales schedule.
- Experience in hotel sales using CRM systems such as Delphi is advantageous.
- Full New Zealand driver's licence.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Auckland region for client meetings and networking events.
What you can expect from us:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including paid birthday leaves, Perkbox discounts, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.
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