Business Development Executive

About us

Don’t just function, flourish. At EVT Connect Hospitality.

We partner with owners to elevate performance beyond expectations. By franchising third-party hotel brands with us, you gain access to EVT’s deep local knowledge and extensive industry expertise. From talent development and operational excellence to market-leading revenue strategies across loyalty programs, distribution, and brand standards, our team delivers insights that drive results.

Our Vision is being leaders in creating experiences and properties that escape the ordinary.
Our Purpose is to make the day better for ourselves, each other, our group, our customers, and communities. We do this by living our values of Empowerment, Possibilities, and Team Spirit.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Business Development Executive to support the Key Account Director in driving revenue growth across Wholesale, Inbound, Entertainment, and Sports segments.

This role plays a key part in supporting multi-property sales activity across the EVT Connect Hospitality portfolio, including group bookings, trade partnerships, and key domestic and international accounts.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while supporting the execution of sales strategies, client engagement, and revenue optimisation across multiple hotel brands.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Key Account Director in driving revenue growth across Wholesale, Inbound, Entertainment, and Sports segments
• Assist in converting enquiries into confirmed business through proactive follow-up and strong pipeline management
• Support pricing, contracting, and revenue initiatives in collaboration with Revenue and Reservations teams
• Contribute to achieving segment budgets through account activity, campaigns, and tactical offers
• Maintain accurate CRM (Delphi) records, pipeline updates, and reporting to ensure visibility of performance
• Support demand generation activity including sales campaigns, trade shows, site inspections, and client events
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and sales materials to support business conversion
• Follow up leads and enquiries within required timeframes to support strong conversion outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, agents, and partners across multiple markets
• Support retention and growth of key accounts across wholesale, inbound, entertainment, and sports segments
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including General Managers, Hotel Managers, Revenue, Reservations, and Operations teams
• Support multi-property and cluster-based sales activity across the EVT Connect Hospitality portfolio
• Ensure strong operational discipline including CRM accuracy, timely follow-ups, and contract coordination
• Support reporting, pipeline tracking, and continuous improvement of sales processes

In return we offer:

• Opportunity to grow your commercial and hospitality sales career with EVT Connect Hospitality
• Exposure to multi-property sales and global client markets
• Access to EVT and IHG accommodation and dining discounts
• Supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
• Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work across a diverse and dynamic hotel portfolio
• Also available for Melbourne-based applicants. Hybrid working arrangement considered.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1–2 years’ experience in hospitality, sales, customer service, or hotel operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of organisation and attention to detail
• Strong administrative and coordination capability across multiple stakeholders
• Experience or familiarity with CRM systems (e.g. Delphi, Salesforce, Opera or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a cluster or multi-property environment
• Professional, proactive, and commercially minded approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Full working rights in Australia

If you are passionate about hospitality sales, building strong client relationships, and driving commercial success, we would love to hear from you — apply today!