Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef is located in the heart of Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands and the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef.  With stunning views out to the impossibly blue waters of the Whitsundays, it is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the island. 

The island is one of the closest Whitsunday islands to the mainland (Airlie Beach) with spectacular 30-minute ferry ride to work each day.

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for events and hospitality?  Join the team at Daydream Island Resort, and help bring unforgettable conferences, incentives and group events to life in the heart of the Whitsundays. 

We are seeking a Buinsess Development Manager (MICE and groups) to proactively identify, develop and convert new business opportunities across the meetings, incentive, conference, and group markets. .

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, creating tailored proposals and securing memorable events in a truly unique destination.

Work your Way

We understand that great people work best in different ways.  This role offers flexibility to suit the right candidate, including;

• The option to be based based on island at Daydream Island Resort - live on the mainland, work on the island
  • or based in Sydney
• Full time, part-time or school hours arrangement considered
• Flexibility to work in a way that supports both performance and lifestyle

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, you will play a key role in driving group and MICE revenue by building strong partnerships with corporate clients, agencies and event planners. 

• Managing and responding to all MICE and group enquiries across multiple channels to maximise conversion opportunities.
• Preparing proposals and quotations and negotiating contracts in line with resort policies. 
• Maintaining an accurate sales pipeline using Salesforce / Delphi
• Establish and grow relationships through networking, industry events and agency relationships. 
• Conducting market research and monitoring trends within the conference and events sector. 
• Monitoring performance of sales initiatives and adjust strategies to achieve targets.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams including Events, Food & Beverage and Front Office to ensure seamless execution of events.

About you

To succeed in this role you will bring:

• Previous sales experience in a similar hotel or resort environment (highly regarded)
• A passion for building relationships and delivering exceptional client experiences.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent organisation, negotiation and problem solving abilities. 
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment while managing multiple opportunities.  
• Experience using Salesforce (Delphi) or similar CRM systems (advantageous).

If this role is perfect for you, apply now !