Events Sales Manager, Corporate (Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore)

Job Description

The Events Sales Manager, Corporate is responsible for developing corporate event business, managing client relationships, preparing proposals, conducting site inspections, negotiating contracts and coordinating event details with hotel departments. Candidates are generally expected to have several years of hotel sales, events or conference experience, preferably in a corporate hospitality environment. Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and account-management skills are essential, together with commercial awareness and the ability to achieve revenue targets. Familiarity with Singapore’s corporate and MICE market, hotel systems and Microsoft Office is advantageous. The role requires a professional appearance, excellent organization, attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines while delivering Shangri-La service standards.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a prominent luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La and Traders brands. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, full-service accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities and wellness experiences. Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore is a contemporary city hotel located near Orchard Road, serving business and leisure travellers with rooms, dining venues, event spaces and corporate meeting facilities. Shangri-La places emphasis on personalized service, guest satisfaction, operational standards and employee development. Staff typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to build careers across hotel departments and international properties.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, finance, technology, healthcare and logistics. Hotel and event professionals benefit from a busy corporate, meetings and exhibitions market, although competition for roles can be high. The culture is multicultural, orderly and generally respectful, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Lifestyle highlights include excellent public transport, safe neighbourhoods, diverse food, shopping, parks and easy access to Southeast Asia. Living costs, especially rent, are high. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, and approval depends on salary, qualifications and government criteria. New arrivals should arrange suitable accommodation, health insurance and a local bank account. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.