Sales Executive

Job Description

The Sales Executive supports Shangri-La’s sales activities in Hong Kong by developing client relationships, generating business, following up on leads, arranging property visits, preparing proposals, and meeting revenue targets. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, together with relevant hotel, hospitality, or sales experience. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and customer-service skills are expected. The role requires professional English; Cantonese and Mandarin are valuable for the Hong Kong market. The successful candidate should be target-driven, well organised, commercially aware, comfortable working with internal departments, and willing to attend client meetings and industry events.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is recognised for its warm Asian hospitality, premium guest service, distinctive properties, and strong focus on personalised experiences. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. Shangri-La hotels serve business and leisure travellers, corporate clients, groups, and events, supported by restaurants, wellness facilities, meeting spaces, and guest services. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop careers in hotel operations, sales, finance, culinary services, engineering, and management. The company places emphasis on service excellence, teamwork, integrity, learning, and building long-term relationships with guests and business partners.

Destination Guide

Hong Kong is a vibrant international city made up of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and numerous outlying islands. It offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, hotels, restaurants, finance, retail, technology, and international business. The culture combines Chinese traditions with global influences, and Cantonese is widely spoken; English is common in professional workplaces, while Mandarin is increasingly useful. Life is fast-paced, safe, and highly connected, with excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, nightlife, hiking, beaches, and cultural attractions. Housing can be expensive, especially near central business districts, so many workers choose Kowloon or the New Territories. Foreign employees generally need an employment visa sponsored by their employer and must meet immigration requirements. Employers may assist with visa applications, accommodation guidance, medical checks, and relocation arrangements. Hong Kong’s compact transport network makes commuting practical, although work hours can be demanding in hospitality.