Events Sales Manager, Corporate (Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore)

Job Description

The Events Sales Manager, Corporate is expected to generate and manage corporate event business for Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore. Key responsibilities typically include identifying new accounts, developing client relationships, preparing proposals, conducting site inspections, negotiating contracts, coordinating event details with hotel departments, and meeting revenue targets. Candidates should have several years of hotel sales or event-management experience, preferably within the corporate or MICE sector. Strong presentation, negotiation, communication, organisation, and customer-service skills are essential. The role requires commercial awareness, confidence working with senior clients, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Knowledge of Singapore’s corporate hospitality market and proficiency in English would be advantageous.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, JEN by Shangri-La, and other hospitality brands. The group is known for Asian-inspired service, high-quality accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, meetings, and events. Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore is a contemporary city hotel serving business travellers, leisure guests, and corporate event clients in the Tanglin area. Shangri-La generally places emphasis on warm guest service, operational standards, teamwork, employee development, and long-term client relationships. Conditions and benefits vary by property and position, but hospitality employees may receive service training, staff meals, uniform support, medical coverage, discounts, and opportunities for career progression within the group.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, modern island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, aviation, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Hotel roles are concentrated around Orchard Road, Marina Bay, Sentosa, Changi, and the central business district. The culture is multicultural, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Life is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, beaches, parks, and an active international community. Housing can be expensive, so newcomers often begin with a room in a shared apartment. Overseas hires generally need employer sponsorship for a work pass; the Employment Pass is commonly used for qualifying professional roles, while the S Pass applies to eligible mid-skilled positions and has quotas. Applicants should confirm current salary thresholds and eligibility with Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Bring certified qualifications, budget carefully, and expect a fast-paced, service-oriented workplace.