The Senior Business Development Manager – Corporate is expected to develop and manage corporate accounts, identify new business opportunities, and increase room, meeting, and event revenue for Shangri-La in the UAE. Candidates typically need a degree in business, hospitality, marketing, or a related field, together with several years of corporate sales or hotel business-development experience. Strong knowledge of the UAE market, established client contacts, negotiation ability, and excellent communication skills are important. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, target-driven, well presented, and comfortable managing senior clients and preparing sales plans, forecasts, and reports. Experience with luxury hospitality, multinational companies, and CRM or hotel sales systems would be advantageous.
Shangri-La Group is a luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and other international markets. The group is known for refined service, strong guest relationships, and its Asian-inspired approach to hospitality. Its UAE properties serve leisure travellers, corporate guests, government and diplomatic clients, and meetings and events customers. Shangri-La places emphasis on personalized service, professional development, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences. A corporate business-development role typically supports the hotel’s commercial strategy by building relationships with companies, securing preferred agreements, generating room-night and event business, and representing the property in the local market. Benefits and working conditions vary by property and contract, but international hotel packages may include medical insurance, annual leave, flights, and staff accommodation or an allowance.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers a highly international lifestyle across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the other emirates. Hospitality, tourism, events, aviation, retail, and corporate services provide strong job opportunities, especially for candidates with regional contacts and luxury-hotel experience. The culture combines modern global influences with Emirati traditions; modest dress and respect for local customs are expected. Life is convenient and energetic, though housing, schooling, and leisure costs can be high. Most overseas employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas. Employers normally arrange the work permit, medical examination, Emirates ID, and residency processing, while passports and qualifications may need verification. Review the full package carefully, including accommodation, transport, insurance, flights, commission, and end-of-service benefits. Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer extensive amenities, beaches, restaurants, and international communities, while other emirates can provide a quieter and more affordable lifestyle.
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