About Us: Perfectly located on the banks of the river and a stone’s throw to the Botanic Gardens, the Stamford Plaza is Brisbane’s finest 5 Star luxury Hotel and the flagship for Stamford Hotels & Resorts. Our unique location is second to none in the Brisbane market, with all 252 guest rooms featuring stunning river views. The Hotel houses eight magnificent function rooms used to hold an array of Corporate, Special Events & Weddings and additionally hosts a variety of busy food and beverage outlets. To find out more about us and to see what we have to offer please visit our website: www.stamford.com.au/spb . About the Role: We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Business Development Manager to complement our sales teams and drive MICE Business. In this role, you will report and work closely with the Director of Sales to grow the MICE segments and contribute towards growth within the company. Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential for success in this role. This is both a strategic and hands on role. What You’ll Be Doing (Duties & Responsibilities) Proactively seek out new business opportunities in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events) segment Build and nurture strong relationships with key clients, PCOs, and event organisers. Create compelling proposals and presentations that reflect client needs and Stamford’s capabilities, in timely manner. Collaborate & communicated with internal teams to ensure smooth event delivery and client satisfaction. Stay abreast of market trends and competitor activity to inform strategy. Consistently meet and exceed revenue targets and performance KPIs. What We’re Looking For (Skills & Experience) Minimum 2 years’ experience in a proactive sales role within hotel MICE or Conference centres . A strong network and understanding of the Brisbane events market. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. A self-starter with a genuine passion for hospitality and client service. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Culture & Benefits Our 'Knight's Head' Logo is conceived from our founder Sir Stamford's family crest and symbolises the vision and strength and that unify our company. We believe our people are our greatest asset and we therefore strive to reward, retain and develop passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. As a team member with us you can expect to receive. Excellent Salary Package & Employee Benefits Exciting 5 Star Hotel Environment Free staff meals Dry cleaning Food & beverage discounts in all F&B outlets within the Hotels We thank you in advance for your interest in this position, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you do not hear from us please assume that you have been unsuccessful at this stage. spb