The Senior Business Development Manager – Corporate is expected to drive corporate sales, develop profitable relationships with companies and key decision-makers, and increase room, event, and hotel revenue. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, marketing, or a related field, together with several years of corporate sales or hotel business development experience, preferably in the UAE or luxury hospitality sector. The successful candidate should understand the Dubai and UAE corporate market, manage sales pipelines, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and achieve revenue targets. Strong communication, presentation, networking, analytical, and relationship-management skills are essential. Fluency in English is usually required, while Arabic or other languages can be an advantage.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and known for its Asian-inspired service, elegant accommodation, and personalized guest experiences. The group operates hotels, resorts, residences, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Shangri-La properties commonly serve leisure travelers, corporate guests, meetings, weddings, and luxury tourism customers. The company places strong emphasis on gracious hospitality, cultural awareness, service quality, employee development, and long-term guest relationships. In the United Arab Emirates, Shangri-La has an established presence in Dubai and is associated with premium accommodation, dining, events, and business travel services. Corporate business development roles support the hotel’s commercial performance by building partnerships with companies, travel buyers, event organizers, and major local accounts.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers a highly international lifestyle across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the other emirates. Hospitality, tourism, events, aviation, retail, finance, technology, and construction provide strong employment opportunities, particularly for experienced professionals. UAE culture combines modern cosmopolitan living with Islamic traditions; respectful dress, public behavior, and awareness of Ramadan customs are important. Residents enjoy excellent restaurants, beaches, shopping, desert activities, sports, and extensive international communities. Most foreign employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas; companies commonly arrange the work permit, medical examination, Emirates ID, and residency process. Relocation packages may include accommodation or an allowance, transport, health insurance, annual leave, and return flights, depending on the employer. Costs are highest in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, especially for housing, so benefits and commuting arrangements should be reviewed carefully before accepting an offer.
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