At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify and develop new corporate partnerships to drive revenue growth.
- Company: Innovative travel and accommodation business with a customer-first mindset.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, staff discounts, flexibility, and wellbeing leave.
- Other info: Exciting career progression opportunities in a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make an impact in the travel industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development or sales, strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
- Overview
- Business Development Associate – Travel & Accommodation
Location
Melbourne
Type
Full-time
Salary
A$70,000.00/yr - A$75,000.00/yr + Super + Quarterly Bonus Potential
About the Company
Our client is an innovative and rapidly expanding business within the accommodation and travel sector.
With operations across multiple regions, they are recognised for their modern approach, customer-first mindset, and commitment to growth.
This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at an exciting stage of expansion, offering plenty of scope for career development.
Why Consider This Role?
- Competitive base salary plus incentives
- Staff discounts and lifestyle benefits
- Flexibility, including the ability to work from home when business allows
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering leave days
- A supportive, social and collaborative team culture
- Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business
The Opportunity
We are seeking a driven and proactive
Business Development Associate to join the commercial team. This role will focus on identifying and developing new corporate partnerships, securing long-term business, and driving revenue growth.
The position will suit a confident sales professional with strong relationship-building skills, a commercial mindset, and a passion for creating opportunities.
Occasional travel may be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, prospect and convert new business opportunities through a range of sales methods.
- Manage the full sales cycle — from initial contact through to contract agreement and client handover.
- Support tenders and proposals, ensuring professional and timely submissions.
- Negotiate commercial terms and secure agreements that drive growth.
- Collaborate with internal teams to maximise opportunities and ensure smooth onboarding.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities and market activity.
- Stay across industry trends and developments to uncover new opportunities.
About You
- Previous experience in business development or sales , ideally in a service-driven industry.
- Proven ability to source, build and convert a pipeline of opportunities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Commercially minded, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Experience in accommodation, travel or related industries (Highly Regarded)
Note: This description reflects the originally provided role details and excludes extraneous postings and non-applicable content.
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Business Development Associate: Travel & Accomodation in Melbourne employer: Waratah Recruitment Partners
Join a dynamic and innovative company in the heart of Melbourne's travel and accommodation sector, where your career can flourish in a supportive and collaborative environment. With competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, this organisation not only values your contributions but also invests in your professional growth. Experience the excitement of being part of a rapidly expanding team that prioritises a customer-first approach and offers unique opportunities for long-term career progression.
Contact Details:
Waratah Recruitment Partners Recruitment Team
