Business Development Manager - QT Auckland
About EVT
QT Auckland is part of EVT, one of Australasia's market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It's why we all call ourselves Daymakers because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.
QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT's premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of 'unexpected and unrequested', with every guest engagement presenting an opportunity to delight, and every QT property inspired by local influence with signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.
EVT has an endless range of roles and career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award-winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year-round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you're in, there's no limits on where your career could take you.
The Role
QT Auckland isn't your average hotel and this isn't your average sales role. Perched in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, our award-winning 5-star property is home to 150 rooms, the iconic Rooftop at QT, MICHELIN Guide 2026 restaurant Esther and sun-drenched event space Limani.
We're looking for a Business Development Manager who knows how to open doors, build genuine relationships and turn opportunities into revenue. Reporting to the Director of Sales, you'll take ownership of proactive sales across corporate, entertainment, inbound, groups and MICE segments, balancing new business acquisition with growing and retaining the accounts that matter. If you love being out in the market, thrive on results and want to sell a product you're genuinely proud of, you'll fit right in here.
Key Responsibilities
Drive proactive sales activity across all market segments including corporate, entertainment, inbound, groups and MICE, acquiring new business and growing existing accounts to maximise revenue and market share for QT Auckland.
Manage conference, events and group enquiries from first contact through to confirmed booking and flawless execution, preparing tailored proposals and negotiating terms that reflect the QT standard.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, meeting planners, trade partners and event managers, positioning QT Auckland as the preferred hotel partner in the market.
Complete and submit corporate RFPs, tenders and account reviews within required deadlines, and maintain accurate records of business won, lost and pending across all segments.
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and demand patterns to develop targeted sales initiatives, contribute to business planning and help shape QT Auckland's commercial strategy.
Represent QT Auckland through site inspections, networking events, client entertainment, famil visits and industry activities, building a strong external presence and generating new business opportunities.
Review revenue performance with the Director of Sales and General Manager, provide monthly pipeline and conversion reports and implement corrective strategies when required.
What You'll Bring
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.
Experience with iVvy, Opera, PowerBI and Agency360 is highly regarded but not essential.
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.
How You Work
Owner's mindset, acts on data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Daymaker ethos, no one's too big for the small things.
Growth mindset, learns, shares and levels up others.
Resilient and solutions-focused, stays calm and moves fast.
Perks from Day One
As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels, no ivory towers.
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.
Apply Now
Join QT Auckland and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker.
Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.
Send your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in, don't wait! We can't wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.
When you click apply, you'll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You'll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.