Business Development Manager
Full Time Salary
Movie World, Oxenford, Gold Coast
The Opportunity
Step into the spotlight as Business Development Manager and turn big ideas into bigger crowds. You’ll lead exciting initiatives across Australia and New Zealand, working with trade partners and tour operators to put Village Roadshow Theme Parks on every traveller’s must-do list.
Key Responsibilities
Build the buzz, seal the deals and keep the crowds coming! You’ll be:
• Achieve annual sales targets across all domestic trade and tourism channels (including New Zealand).
• Develop and execute sales campaigns, promotions, and partner incentives.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Produce regular reports on sales performance, market trends, and competitor activity.
• Maintain and grow key stakeholder relationships through regular engagement and strategic collaboration.
• Manage annual contracting and yield across partner channels.
• Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and meetings with tourism bodies (locally and internationally).
• Oversee the park’s visibility and performance on third-party websites and with wholesale travel agencies.
• Manage channel-specific sales budgets effectively.
• Utilize CRM systems and sales tools to track leads, manage accounts, and generate accurate sales forecasts and reports for management review.
What We’re Looking For
When sales savvy meets theme park sparkle, you’ll bring:
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally attractions experience.
• Proactive team player with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proven sales and marketing acumen with a deep understanding of tourism industry distribution models.
• Results-oriented with strong strategic, tactical, analytical, and planning skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Dynamics365 and general computer literacy.
• Demonstrated high level of customer service.
• Effective communication skills across various levels of management and staff.
Your backstage pass to fun, friends and unforgettable memories!
• Unlimited free entry to our amazing theme parks!
• Earn complimentary passes to share with family and friends!
• Enjoy discounts on food & beverage, retail and animal experiences across our parks!
• Exclusive employee deals through our Village Employee Benefits App, partnered with 65+ major retailers!
• Unique team events and awards, celebrating our people is part of the fun!
• Reward and recognition programs with prizes for outstanding contributions
• Wellbeing support with our on-site team and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities with internal training, we love to grow our talent!
At Village Roadshow Theme Parks, our purpose is simple: create joy and memories that last a lifetime. Every day, our team brings this to life across our iconic properties , from Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, to Wet’n’Wild, Paradise Country, Topgolf, Sea World Resort, Australian Outback Spectacular, and Village Roadshow Studios.
Working here isn’t just a job, it’s being part of a team that loves what they do, in a vibrant, fun, and supportive environment. You’ll meet amazing people, develop new skills, and help create unforgettable experiences for our guests.
We value everyone’s unique contributions and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply. Apply today to join one of the most exciting tourist attractions on the Gold Coast and start creating memories, for our guests, your team, and your career!
