Sales Executive

Job Description

The Sales Executive is expected to support the hotel’s sales strategy by developing client relationships, identifying business opportunities, conducting sales calls and site inspections, preparing proposals, and following up on leads. The role typically requires a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related discipline, along with relevant hotel or sales experience. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and organizational skills are important. Candidates should be customer-focused, commercially aware, confident working with corporate and leisure clients, and comfortable meeting targets. Fluency in English is generally required; Cantonese and Mandarin are valuable advantages in Hong Kong. Flexibility, teamwork, professional appearance, and knowledge of the local hospitality market are also expected.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognized for its Asian-inspired service, elegant hotels, resorts, and distinctive guest experiences. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets under brands including Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN, and Traders. Shangri-La hotels commonly serve business travelers, leisure guests, groups, and large-scale events, creating opportunities across rooms, food and beverage, sales, wellness, and corporate functions. The company emphasizes warm hospitality, personalized service, professional development, and cultural understanding. In Hong Kong, its properties are well established in the luxury hotel market and work with corporate accounts, travel agencies, event organizers, and international visitors. A Sales Executive can gain exposure to premium hospitality sales, account management, networking, and revenue-generating commercial activities.

Destination Guide

Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, retail, finance, technology, and international business. Hotel sales professionals can find roles with luxury hotels, convention venues, airlines, destination-management companies, and travel firms. The culture is fast-paced, efficient, multicultural, and strongly influenced by Cantonese traditions, while English is widely used in business and hospitality; Mandarin is also helpful. Life is convenient, with excellent public transport, dense urban neighborhoods, diverse dining, shopping, hiking trails, beaches, and nearby islands. Housing is expensive, so newcomers should budget carefully and consider areas outside central districts. Most foreign professionals need an employment visa sponsored by their employer, usually under Hong Kong’s General Employment Policy; approval depends on qualifications, a confirmed job, salary, and the employer’s justification. Employers may provide medical coverage, meals, transport allowances, or relocation support, but these should be confirmed before accepting an offer.