About EVT:
QT Canberra 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 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, award winning restaurants and bars, and hotels including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year-round alpine resort, Thredbo.
Our ventures include a substantial 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 Canberra is looking for a commercially savvy Director of Sales to lead our hotel sales strategy and drive revenue performance ahead of the market.
Reporting to the General Manager, you'll direct and develop the hotel sales team while working closely with EVT's National Sales, Marketing,



Loyalty and Digital teams to grow market share and deliver outstanding commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, execute and oversee the hotel's sales strategy, driving revenue ahead of the market through a disciplined focus on core levers, rate and occupancy
Drive EVT's vertical selling solutions to grow market share of existing accounts, promoting and cross-selling the broader EVT portfolio
Manage a portfolio of key accounts across corporate, conference and events segments, growing wallet share and converting recent and lapsed business
Source new business through proactive account solicitation, site inspections and industry event participation
Lead, coach and develop the hotel sales team, setting clear performance expectations and holding regular performance conversations
Maintain strong awareness of the competitive landscape and market trends, sharing intelligence with the GM and sales team to inform strategy
Contribute to sales reports, business reviews and the Annual Business Plan and Financial Budget
Ensure all sales activity is accurately recorded in the CRM in line with EVT policy and procedure
What You'll Bring:
Demonstrated experience leading a hotel sales team, with accountability for revenue performance across corporate and Conference & Events segments




Minimum 3 years' experience in a Senior Sales Manager role or equivalent, managing a significant revenue portfolio
Proven experience managing high-value key accounts, with a track record of growing wallet share
Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated ability in strategic planning and executing a sales strategy in a hotel environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to present compelling proposals and influence stakeholders
Proficiency in CRM systems and hotel sales reporting tools
Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Hospitality or Marketing (desirable)
How You Work:
Owner's mindset — acts on data/feedback; ships improvements
Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast under competing priorities
Growth mindset — coaches and develops others to their full potential
Perks from Day One:
As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day.
Parity for all levels — no ivory towers.
Generous discounts on dining and stays across EVT hotels — QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more
Discounted movie tickets, plus discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar
Seasonal perks at Thredbo
Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network
Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities
Police Check Acknowledgement
Please note that the successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo and satisfactorily pass a criminal record check as part of the recruitment process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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📌 Director Of Sales - Qt Canberra
🏢 EVT
📍 Canberra