The Director of Sales – Group & Event is responsible for developing group business, conferences, weddings, meetings, and destination events for TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo. Candidates typically need substantial luxury-hospitality sales experience, strong knowledge of group and event markets, proven revenue results, and excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. Experience with Marriott systems, CRM tools, budgeting, and international clientele is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to build relationships with corporate accounts, travel advisers, event planners, and destination-management companies; lead sales strategies; convert qualified business; coordinate with operations; and achieve occupancy, revenue, and profitability targets. Leadership, cultural awareness, flexibility, and willingness to work across commercial and operational teams are essential.
TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo is a high-end Marriott International resort located in Labuan Bajo, on the western tip of Flores, Indonesia. The property is designed to offer an upscale gateway to Komodo National Park and the surrounding islands, combining luxury accommodation, distinctive local character, wellness facilities, dining, and curated experiences. As part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, the resort is expected to deliver personalized service, strong destination storytelling, and memorable experiences for international and domestic travelers. Its commercial team works with leisure guests, corporate clients, tour operators, travel advisers, and event organizers. The Director of Sales – Group & Event supports the resort’s market positioning by attracting meetings, incentives, weddings, celebrations, and other group business while coordinating closely with rooms, food and beverage, events, and revenue teams.
Indonesia offers opportunities in resort sales, hotel operations, tourism, diving, wellness, food and beverage, engineering, and travel services. Labuan Bajo, on Flores, is a growing destination known for Komodo National Park, beaches, diving, boat trips, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. The culture is welcoming and community-oriented, with strong local traditions, religious diversity, and an emphasis on respectful dress and behavior. Living costs are generally lower than in Jakarta or Bali, although imported goods and housing near luxury resorts can be expensive. Employees should expect a warm climate, seasonal rain, limited urban infrastructure, and travel by boat or domestic flight to nearby islands. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate Indonesian work visa; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Confirm visa, tax, insurance, housing, and relocation arrangements with the employer before accepting an offer.
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