- Work within a prestigious luxury hospitality environment.
- Make a direct impact on growth in the MICE and events segment.
About Our Client
Our client is a leading luxury beachfront resort in Mauritius, renowned for its refined service, exceptional experiences, and iconic setting. The property caters to an international clientele and is a preferred destination for high-end leisure, corporate events, and incentive travel, setting benchmarks in five‑star hospitality.
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Business Development, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in revenue generation, brand visibility, and long-term client partnerships.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and executing a targeted MICE and DMC sales strategy to attract high-value corporate and incentive business from local and international markets
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, travel agencies and DMC partners
- Collaborating closely with events, F&B and operations teams to design and sell bespoke experiences, including tailor‑made itineraries and luxury activities
- Negotiating contracts, pricing and packages to optimise revenue and profitability while protecting brand standards
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities within the MICE and luxury travel sectors
- Overseeing the end‑to‑end execution of events, ensuring delivery aligns with five‑star service expectations
- Representing the hotel at trade shows, networking events and industry forums, locally and internationally
The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate will bring a strong commercial mindset combined with a passion for luxury hospitality and experiential travel. You will demonstrate:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in business development or sales within luxury hospitality, MICE and/or DMC environments
- Solid knowledge of the Mauritian tourism and corporate travel landscape
- Proven ability to build relationships with senior decision‑makers, C‑suite executives and key industry stakeholders
- A creative and solution‑driven approach to developing unique, high‑value experiences
- Strong negotiation and closing skills on complex, high‑value deals
- Fluency in English and French, with any additional language considered a strong advantage
- Proficiency in CRM systems, digital sales tools and virtual event platforms
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits, including transport and medical coverage.
- Permanent role with opportunities for career growth.
- Work within a professional and supportive company culture.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Business Development Manager to make a significant impact in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry. Apply now to join a respected organisation and take the next step in your career!
Job summary
- Function
- Sales
- Specialisation
- New Business Development
- Industry
- Leisure, Travel & Tourism
- Where
- Mauritius
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Consultant name
- Sohni Duljeet
- Consultant phone
- +27 11 303 8946
- Job Reference
- JN-032026-6967514