Job Description
Overview n
Business Development Associate – Travel & Accommodation
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Location:
Melbourne
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Type:
Full-time
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Salary:
A$70,******/yr - A$75,******/yr + Super + Quarterly Bonus Potential
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About the Company
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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 contemporary approach, customer-first mindset, and commitment to growth.
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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? n
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Competitive base salary plus incentives
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Staff discounts and lifestyle benefits
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Flexibility, including the ability to work from home when business allows
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Additional wellbeing and volunteering leave days
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A supportive, social and collaborative team culture
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Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business
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The Opportunity n
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.
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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 n
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Identify, prospect and convert new business opportunities through a range of sales methods.
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Manage the full sales cycle — from initial contact through to contract agreement and client handover.
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Support tenders and proposals, ensuring professional and timely submissions.
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Negotiate commercial terms and secure agreements that drive growth.
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Collaborate with internal teams to maximise opportunities and ensure smooth onboarding.
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Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities and market activity.
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Stay across industry trends and developments to uncover new opportunities.
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About You n
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Previous experience in
business development or sales
, ideally in a service-driven industry.
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Proven ability to source, build and convert a pipeline of opportunities.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Commercially minded, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
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Experience in accommodation, travel or related industries (Highly Regarded)
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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 (Melbourne)
🏢 Waratah Recruitment Partners
📍 Melbourne