Groups Sales Executive

Job Description

The Groups Sales Executive is expected to generate and manage group business for Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort, from initial enquiry through contracting and handover to operations. Requirements typically include experience in hotel sales, groups, events, or a related hospitality role; strong communication and negotiation skills; confidence with corporate and leisure clients; and good knowledge of local and international markets. Fluency in English is generally expected, while Thai language skills and familiarity with Phuket’s resort, wedding, and meeting market are valuable. The successful candidate should be organised, commercially minded, target-driven, customer-focused, and able to coordinate closely with reservations, event operations, finance, and other hotel departments.

Company Info

Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort is an upscale beachfront resort in Karon, Phuket, operated under the Le Méridien brand of Marriott International. The resort combines contemporary European-inspired design with a tropical island setting and serves leisure travellers, families, weddings, corporate groups, and meetings. Its business includes accommodation, restaurants and bars, recreational facilities, spa services, and event venues. As part of Marriott International, the property benefits from a global hospitality network, established service standards, training resources, and opportunities for career mobility. The resort’s sales team works with travel partners, companies, event organisers, and group planners to attract business and deliver coordinated guest experiences. Staff are generally expected to provide polished service, work collaboratively across departments, and represent the hotel professionally in a competitive Phuket tourism market.

Destination Guide

Phuket offers strong employment opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, sales, events, wellness, diving, transport, and property services. Popular areas include Patong, Karon, Kata, Kamala, Bang Tao, and Phuket Town, with different balances of nightlife, beaches, local communities, and commuting costs. Thai culture places importance on politeness, respect, patience, and appropriate dress, especially at temples. Island life brings warm weather, beaches, markets, seafood, outdoor activities, and a relaxed social atmosphere, although traffic and seasonal tourism pressures can be significant. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit before legally working; requirements vary by nationality and position. Employers may assist with documentation, but candidates should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, benefits, and tax arrangements in writing. A practical relocation budget should cover deposits, transport, health insurance, and initial living expenses.