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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.\nProudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges offers refreshingly local stays in city, regional and resort-style hotels. We're not just in the neighbourhood, we're part of it. Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality. From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and \"too easy\" service. Whether it's for work or a well-earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new. Join us to help make every moment memorable.\nOverlooking the green expanse of Latimer Square in the heart of Christchurch, Rydges Latimer is a 4.5 star hotel with 175 stylish rooms, the Bloody Mary's steakhouse and one of the city's largest conference and events venues. With eleven flexible meeting spaces hosting up to 400 guests, it's a property with plenty to sell, and plenty of reasons for clients to choose us.\nEVT has an endless range of roles and career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B 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.\nThe Opportunity\nThis role has opened up thanks to an internal promotion, so you'll be stepping into a high performing team with great momentum. As Business Development Manager, you'll drive demand for Rydges Latimer, win new business and grow existing accounts, with the backing of a supportive General Manager and a strong sales network.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead proactive sales for the hotel, completing a minimum of 10 sales calls, site inspections or face-to-face client meetings each week, with regular joint calls alongside the General Manager\nWin new corporate room night and MICE business, converting leads and shifting business from the competition through active customer engagement\nGrow and retain key accounts, building strong relationships with decision makers, meeting planners, event organisers and local industry networks\nPartner with the Revenue Manager, General Manager and Front Office Manager to understand forecasts and deliver targeted sales campaigns that fill low demand periods\nTrack market mix, pricing and competitor activity, reporting monthly on sales activity, conversions and P&L results against targets\nSupport national sales with tenders and rate contracting, and keep iVvy and Tableau up to date following every client conversation\nWhat You'll Bring\nProven sales experience in hotels, conferencing, events or a similar hospitality environment\nA track record of winning new business and growing existing accounts, with a strong network in the Christchurch market\nConfident communication skills, comfortable building relationships face to face and by phone\nCommercial awareness, including the ability to read P&L reports, analyse market trends and report on results\nStrong organisation and follow through, with working knowledge of CRM and sales systems (iVvy and Tableau experience is a bonus)\nA collaborative approach to working with the General Manager, department heads and the national sales team\nHow You Work\nDaymaker ethos — no one's too big for the small things.\nOwner's mindset — acts on data/feedback; ships improvements.\nResilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.\nGrowth mindset — learns, shares, and levels up others.\nPerks from Day One\nAs part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.\n50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.\n$2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.\nSeasonal perks at Thredbo.\nRapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.\nPaid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.\nMonthly and annual sales incentives.\nDelicious staff meals.\nComplimentary dry cleaning.\nFree CBD parking.\nApply Now\nJoin Rydges Latimer Christchurch and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker.\nJoin and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.\nSend your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in - don't wait! We can't wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.\nWhen you click apply, you'll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). 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