The Director of Sales will lead the resort’s sales strategy, drive room, group, corporate, leisure and luxury travel business, and build strong relationships with key accounts, travel partners and destination stakeholders. Requirements typically include substantial luxury-hospitality sales experience, proven leadership ability, strong knowledge of domestic and international markets, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and commercial understanding of revenue and distribution channels. The successful candidate is expected to create and execute sales plans, achieve revenue targets, coach the sales team, represent the resort professionally, and collaborate closely with marketing, revenue management and operations. Fluency in Japanese and English, or strong professional ability in both, is likely to be highly valued.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a globally recognized luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and private residences in leading destinations worldwide. Founded in 1961, the company is known for personalized service, strong attention to detail and high-quality guest experiences. Four Seasons properties typically combine local character with international luxury standards, supported by extensive training and a service-focused culture. The company places significant emphasis on employee development, teamwork, professional presentation and meaningful relationships with guests and local communities. Four Seasons Resort Okinawa is positioned to serve the premium leisure, destination wedding, group and international travel markets, supported by Okinawa’s beaches, marine environment and distinctive regional culture. Employees can expect an international workplace, high service expectations and collaboration across commercial, operational and guest-experience departments.
Okinawa is Japan’s southern island prefecture, known for warm weather, beaches, coral reefs, a relaxed lifestyle and a distinctive Ryukyuan heritage. Resort, tourism, food and beverage, wellness, retail and marine-activity jobs are common, especially in Naha and major coastal destinations. Japanese workplace culture generally values punctuality, respect, teamwork and careful attention to service standards; English is useful in luxury tourism, while Japanese greatly improves daily life and career options. Okinawa offers a slower pace than Tokyo, outdoor activities and a strong local food culture, although cars are often important outside central Naha. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work visa matching their role, such as an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status, and must complete residence registration and health-insurance procedures after arrival. Relocation packages, housing support and transportation assistance vary by employer, so candidates should confirm these details before accepting an offer.
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