Business Development Executive

We're reimagining the way Australians live, work, and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia.

We're evolving our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces. Through our diverse portfolio, data-led decision-making, and nationwide development pipeline, we do things differently.

We are Vicinity.

We're looking for a passionate and driven Business Development Executive – Tourism to lead and deliver a robust destination marketing strategy that attracts both international and domestic visitors to Chadstone – The Fashion Capital.

In this exciting role, you'll build and strengthen partnerships with key tourism stakeholders, including industry bodies, government agencies, international tour operators, and business partners. You'll represent Chadstone at major tourism events and trade shows, positioning it – along with Hotel Chadstone – as Australia's ultimate lifestyle and retail destination.

Please note the below:

• This role is a fixed term contract that will end on 31st August 2026
• The role will commence on the 26th January 2026

Destination Marketing

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Tourism Strategy with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Manage existing tourism programs, including the Tourist Shopping Passport and Shuttle operations.
• Oversee activities and performance of international trade representatives in China and India.
• Identify new opportunities to enhance the tourism offer and visitor experience.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to create tailored marketing materials promoting Chadstone as Australia's leading retail and lifestyle destination.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships with key government, industry, and tourism partners.
• Represent Chadstone at domestic and international trade shows, events, and conferences.
• Host familiarisation tours to showcase Chadstone and align with Hotel Chadstone to maximise exposure.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Monitor, assess, and report on tourism initiatives and performance metrics.
• Share insights from Tourism Australia and Visit Victoria to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage the tourism budget effectively and report on ROI.

Experience & Expertise

• Proven experience in both international and domestic tourism or destination marketing.
• Strong ability to build and manage partnerships, alliances, and networks.
• Existing network of travel and tourism industry contacts (highly regarded).

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of the tourism industry, distribution systems, and commercial practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess data and identify opportunities.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating across teams.

Capabilities

• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for driving tourism growth.
• Commercially savvy, data-driven, and consumer-focused.
• Confident communicator with proven problem-solving and planning skills.

Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes:

• Flexible working options

We live and work by our values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration and Excellence. They are the foundation to everything we do and provide us a north star with which we can shape meaningful places where communities connect.

At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process the shortlisted candidate/candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required dependant on role and level.