The Senior Business Development Manager – Corporate is responsible for developing and managing corporate accounts, increasing hotel revenue, and building long-term relationships with companies, government organisations, travel partners, and key decision-makers. Requirements typically include a degree in business, hospitality, marketing, or a related field, along with several years of corporate sales experience in an upscale hotel or hospitality environment. Strong knowledge of the UAE market, proven negotiation and communication skills, account management experience, and a successful sales record are expected. The candidate should be commercially minded, well connected, target-driven, professionally presented, and able to work collaboratively with revenue, events, and operations teams.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for personalised service, elegant facilities, premium dining, and a strong focus on guest experience. Shangri-La hotels serve both leisure and business travellers and often work closely with corporate clients, government organisations, event planners, and travel partners. The group places importance on warm Asian hospitality, professional development, service excellence, and creating memorable experiences for guests. In the United Arab Emirates, Shangri-La properties benefit from the region’s strong business, tourism, events, and luxury travel sectors, making corporate sales and business development roles commercially important to the organisation.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the largest hospitality job markets. Opportunities are common in hotels, tourism, aviation, restaurants, events, retail, finance, technology, and luxury services. The culture combines Islamic traditions, Emirati hospitality, and a highly international expatriate community. Daily life offers modern housing, excellent transport, shopping, beaches, desert activities, and a wide range of restaurants, although rent and schooling can be expensive. English is widely used in business, while Arabic is the official language. Most overseas employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas; employers commonly arrange medical checks, Emirates ID processing, and labour permits. Candidates should confirm contract terms, accommodation or housing allowance, insurance, annual leave, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Major airports and extensive international connections make travel convenient.
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