Tourism Australia Looking For Business Development Manager, India at Mumbai, Maharashtra, Full Time

in India

About The Role

Tourism Australia is a multinational organisation dedicated to promoting Australia as a premier travel destination. We work closely with various stakeholders, including State & Territory Tourism Organisations, Convention Bureaus, and key distribution partners, to enhance Australia’s tourism industry.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team in India. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening the Aussie Specialist Program (“ASP”) Network, executing successful partnership campaigns, planning and delivering trade events, and bolstering the Business Events (“BE”) segment. This role requires collaboration with various departments and stakeholders to drive holiday and BE visitation and spend into Australia.

Responsibilities

This role is a permanent full-time opportunity based in our Mumbai office and reports into the Country Manager, India & Gulf. You will be responsible for:

• Strengthening the ASP Network to develop new products and experiences for High Yield Travelers.
• Executing successful partnership campaigns with Key Distribution Partners (“KDP”s), Online Travel Agents (“OTA”s), non-travel partners, and airlines.
• Planning and delivering trade events such as Australia Marketplace India (“AMI”), Australian Tourism Exchange (“ATE”), and Corroboree.
• Driving incentive travel into Australia by bolstering the BE segment.
• Creating and supporting opportunities to develop Australian travel experiences through partnerships.
• Aligning quality partners for major consumer and trade marketing programs.
• Execute incentive strategies and programs to increase visitation, yield, and dispersal.
• Manage and lead a small team.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum ten years of solid experience in the tourism industry, particularly in distribution development and partnership building.
• Highly developed English language skills (reading, writing, and oral).
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office.
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to be flexible with working hours and travelling as part of a multinational organisation

About Us

Tourism Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for attracting international visitors to Australia, both for leisure and business events. We are active in 15 key markets and our activities include advertising, PR and media programs, trade shows and industry programs, consumer promotions, online communications and consumer research.

Every day we share our passion with the world, sharing the story of Australia and our 65,000 years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. We are equally as passionate about creating an incredible culture at Tourism Australia, recognising and supporting the individuality of our people, in an environment where we learn and grow together.

Why us?

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values. We bring our values to life through the way we behave every day.

• We think big and without borders… We have a proud history of doing innovative and ground-breaking work. And we’re not done yet
• We make each other better… We’re one team. We value diversity and listen to all opinions before aligning on the best way forward, but robust discussion makes our work stronger
• We do the right thing… We are respectful of communities, cultures, and the earth we all inhabit, and take our responsibility to care for all three seriously
• We only do work that makes a difference… There’s so much we can do, and want to do, but we focus on the things that will add the most value to our industry
• We’re obsessed with telling the Australian story… We’re passionate about Australia, her land, nature, people, and culture. And We’re proud of our role in sharing her story with the world.

What we offer

• A fun, friendly, supportive team culture where we are passionate about what we do and celebrate the wins
• Hybrid working arrangements, offering you better work-life balance
• Commitment to your health and wellbeing with access to our EAP and health rebate
• An extensive learning and development program so you can grow your skills and talent

How to apply

Apply by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button and provide a copy of your resume and short cover letter summarising your interest, skills and relevant experience. Applications close Friday, 25 July 2025.

Tourism Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection including those with disabilities. We embrace individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.