Business Development Manager

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia lyf Bondi Junction Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Join the lyf Bondi Junction Crew

lyf (pronounced life) isn't just a place to stay — we redefine the concept of coliving with functional spaces, fun, and inspiring. Our properties are designed to foster a sense of community, creativity, and collaboration, making them the perfect home away from home for digital nomads, technopreneurs, and self-starters.

lyf Bondi Junction is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and dedicated person to join as a Business Development Manager (Student Accommodation). This full time role will report to the Director of Sales.

In this role you will be responsible for:

  • Developing and executing strategic sales plans targeted at the student accommodation market to achieve revenue and occupancy goals.
  • Building, nurturing, and leveraging strong partnerships with education institutions, agents, and key industry stakeholders.
  • Managing accurate sales activities and account intelligence within CRM systems to support forecasting and reporting.
  • Representing Ascott at education expos, roadshows, and networking events to generate leads and increase brand visibility.
  • Collaborating with NSW Cluster Corporate Sales and property teams to align student-focused initiatives with broader business objectives.

To be successful in this role you must have:

  • Proven experience in sales or business development, ideally within hospitality, student accommodation, or education-related markets.
  • Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage confidently with education providers, agents, and corporate partners.
  • Solid commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse market trends, competitor activity, and demand drivers to adapt strategies.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to lead property tours, client familiarisations, and negotiations.
  • A proactive and results-driven approach, with flexibility to work across properties, attend industry events, and manage peak demand periods.

In return, you will receive:

  • An Extra 3 Days Off just for life's big moments – Our Immediate Family Event Leave is yours on top of your annual leave
  • Celebrate Your Loyalty – $500 at 5 years, $1,000 at 10 years (and it keeps going)
  • Global Travel Perks – Enjoy up to 50% off at 900+ hotels worldwide
  • Wellbeing Support – 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Grow With Us – Leadership training and a pathway to become a future GM
  • Perks You'll Love – Enjoy complimentary barista-made coffee every shift to power your day.

About Us:

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is a member of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), headquartered and listed in Singapore. Ascott has become one of the leading international lodging owner-operators, with more than 900 properties in over 200 cities spanning more than 40 countries across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the United States.

The company's serviced apartment, coliving, and hotel brands in Australia include Citadines, lyf, Oakwood and Quest. Be part of Ascott Australia's bold journey to grow from 8 to 30 hotels by 2030.

We strongly encourage you to apply if you meet the above criteria and are passionate about customer service and the hospitality industry.

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