About the Role
Peninsular Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to grow our portfolio of holiday rental and short-term accommodation properties across the Gold Coast.
Your primary focus will be identifying, approaching and converting property owners who are looking for professional short-term rental management services.
This is not an entry-level role.
We are seeking someone with a proven record of signing new property owners, listings, management agreements or comparable clients.
The role offers flexibility to work from home.
However, regular owner meetings, property visits and attendance at our Surfers Paradise office every Thursday will be required.
Remuneration
Base salary of$85,000–$100,000 plus Super, depending on experience and demonstrated results
Attractive commission for each new property successfully signed and launched
Uncapped commission
Target of approximatelytwo to three new properties per month
A higher package may be considered for an exceptional candidate with solid industry connections and a proven record of portfolio growth
Key Responsibilities
Generate new holiday rental and short-term accommodation management opportunities
Build relationships with property owners, investors, developers, real estate agents and referral partners
Prospect through calls, emails, networking, referrals and face-to-face meetings
Meet prospective owners and present our management services
Prepare proposals and negotiate management agreements
Manage leads from initial contact through to signing and successful onboarding
Maintain accurate records of leads, follow-ups and expected conversions
Build referral relationships with real estate agencies, buyers' agents and industry contacts
Work with the operations team to ensure new properties are onboarded smoothly
Provide weekly pipeline and performance updates
Monitor the Gold Coast short-term rental market and identify recent opportunities
About You
You will need:
Proven experience in business development, real estate sales,



property management portfolio growth, holiday rentals or a related industry
A demonstrated record of securing new owners, listings, clients or management agreements
Strong knowledge of the Gold Coast property market
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
The ability to work independently and manage your own sales pipeline
Strong prospecting, follow-up and conversion skills
A professional, trustworthy and results-focused approach
A current Australian driver licence and reliable transport
Full Australian working rights
Experience in holiday rentals, short-term accommodation, management rights, serviced apartments or residential property management will be highly regarded.
Important Application Requirement
This position is intended for an experienced business development professional and is not suitable for applicants seeking their first sales or property industry role.
Applicants must be able to provide measurable examples of previous success, including:
The number of properties, listings, clients or management agreements personally secured
The period over which those results were achieved
The market or industry in which they worked
Any relevant Gold Coast property or referral networks
Applications that do not demonstrate relevant business development results may not progress.
What We Offer
Flexible work-from-home arrangements
Half-day weekly Thursday meeting at our Surfers Paradise office
Competitive base salary based on experience
Uncapped commission
A high level of independence and ownership
Support from an established local accommodation management team
The opportunity to grow with an expanding Gold Coast holiday rental business
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining:
Your previous business development results
The number of properties, listings, clients or management agreements you have personally secured
Your experience in the property, accommodation or short-term rental industry
How you would approach developing new holiday rental listings across the Gold Coast during your first 90 days

📌 Business Development Manager – Holiday Rental Listings (Gold Coast)
🏢 Peninsular Gold Coast
📍 Gold Coast