The Senior Business Development Manager – Corporate is expected to drive corporate sales, identify new business opportunities, manage key accounts, and build strong relationships with companies, travel partners, and decision-makers. Candidates typically need a degree in business, hospitality, marketing, or a related field, together with several years of corporate sales or business development experience, preferably in luxury hospitality. Strong knowledge of the UAE market, negotiation ability, networking skills, commercial awareness, and excellent written and spoken English are important. The successful candidate should be target-driven, well presented, organized, confident with senior clients, and capable of preparing sales plans, monitoring revenue performance, and representing Shangri-La professionally.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and other international markets. The group is recognized for its refined service, distinctive Asian-inspired hospitality, and focus on personalized guest experiences. Shangri-La properties commonly serve luxury leisure travelers, corporate clients, groups, and high-end events. Employees generally work in an international environment with opportunities to develop careers across hotels and regions. In the United Arab Emirates, Shangri-La operates premium properties serving business and leisure guests, supported by restaurants, meeting facilities, wellness services, and large-scale events. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, commercial performance, teamwork, professional standards, and building long-term relationships with guests and corporate partners.
The UAE is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the largest hospitality, tourism, finance, retail, technology, and business-development opportunities. The country has a multicultural population, modern infrastructure, excellent international schools, major airports, and a lifestyle built around beaches, shopping, dining, desert activities, and year-round events. Islamic traditions influence public life, so visitors and residents should dress respectfully and observe local laws, particularly during Ramadan. Most expatriates require employer-sponsored residence and work visas; employers usually arrange medical checks, Emirates ID processing, and residency formalities. Relocation packages may include accommodation, transport, flights, medical insurance, or annual airfare, depending on the employer. Housing and schooling can be expensive, while salaries are generally tax-free for individuals. Employees should confirm contract terms, probation, gratuity, leave, accommodation, and visa sponsorship before relocating.
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