The Sales Manager will develop business for Shangri-La’s Manila operations, build relationships with corporate and leisure clients, manage accounts, generate new sales leads, conduct presentations and negotiations, and meet revenue targets. Candidates are generally expected to have a degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, with several years of hotel or travel-industry sales experience. Strong knowledge of the Manila market, excellent communication and negotiation skills, professional presentation, and a results-focused approach are important. The role may involve local travel, networking events, client visits, reporting, and close coordination with reservations, events, revenue, and hotel operations teams.
Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Its brands are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium facilities, and strong attention to guest experience. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, alongside other hospitality interests. The company serves business travelers, leisure guests, groups, conferences, weddings, and long-stay residents. Employees typically work in a structured, multicultural environment with opportunities for training and internal career development. A Sales Manager in Manila would support commercial growth by strengthening client partnerships, promoting hotel products, and contributing to occupancy, event, and revenue goals.
The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands, with Manila serving as the main commercial and employment center. Hospitality, tourism, business services, technology, retail, education, and healthcare offer broad job opportunities, especially in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, and other resort destinations. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, English-friendly, and influenced by Malay, Spanish, American, and Asian traditions. Life in Manila is energetic and convenient but can involve traffic, heat, humidity, and higher housing costs. Cebu offers a more relaxed urban lifestyle, while resort islands provide scenic surroundings but fewer year-round professional roles. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work permit, commonly an Alien Employment Permit and a 9(g) working visa. Employers often assist with documentation and relocation, although requirements can change. Research accommodation, healthcare, taxation, transportation, and local employment rules before moving.
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