Business Development Manager – QT Auckland

Role Overview

QT Auckland, a 5-star hotel in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive proactive sales across corporate, entertainment, inbound, groups and MICE segments. Reporting to the Director of Sales, this role balances new business acquisition with growing and retaining existing accounts to maximize revenue and market share.

What You Will Do

Drive proactive sales activity across all market segments, manage conference and events enquiries from first contact to confirmed booking, build relationships with key decision-makers and trade partners, complete corporate RFPs and tenders, monitor market trends and competitor activity, represent QT Auckland at site inspections and networking events, and review revenue performance with leadership.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a minimum of two years of hotel or travel industry sales experience with a proven track record of revenue growth. Candidates should have advanced relationship-building and negotiation skills, strong analytical abilities, and flexibility to attend events outside standard hours. Perks include 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels, $2 movie tickets, daily staff meals, monthly sales incentives, and rapid career growth.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of experience in a hotel or travel industry sales role, with a proven track record of revenue growth and new business development.
• Advanced relationship-building, negotiation and closing skills, with confidence managing a diverse portfolio of accounts and market segments.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret market data, competitor activity and revenue performance to inform sales strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a polished, professional presentation in all client-facing interactions.
• Full flexibility to attend client and trade events outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels, QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Daily staff meals and free barista coffee on shift.
• Monthly sales incentives and quarterly awards recognising your contribution.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.