Director of Sales - Corporate

Job Description

The Director of Sales – Corporate is responsible for driving corporate room, meeting and event revenue for Shangri-La Singapore. The role typically requires strong luxury-hotel sales experience, an established network of corporate accounts, excellent negotiation and presentation skills, and a solid understanding of Singapore’s business-travel market. The successful candidate is expected to develop strategic account plans, secure new business, maintain relationships with key companies and travel partners, lead sales initiatives, and work closely with revenue management, events and operations teams. Commercial awareness, leadership ability, target-focused performance and strong communication skills are essential. Experience with CRM systems, hotel sales technology and managing high-value client portfolios would be advantageous.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and premium accommodation, dining, wellness and event experiences. Shangri-La Singapore is one of the brand’s established city properties and is recognised for its extensive grounds, luxury rooms and suites, restaurants, conference facilities and family-friendly services. The company employs people across hotel operations, sales, finance, culinary services, engineering, guest relations and wellness. Its culture generally emphasises genuine care, professionalism, teamwork and personalised service. Employees may benefit from international hospitality exposure, structured training, career mobility and the opportunity to work with corporate, leisure and group clients in a competitive luxury-hotel environment.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, finance, technology, healthcare, education, logistics and international business. Hotel professionals can find roles in luxury resorts, business hotels, restaurants, events and tourism companies, although competition is high and employers often prefer relevant experience. The culture is multicultural, efficient and generally respectful, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Lifestyle options include excellent public transport, diverse food, safe neighbourhoods, shopping, parks and easy regional travel. Housing can be expensive, particularly in central districts, so many newcomers consider areas near MRT lines outside the city centre. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored work pass; senior professionals commonly use an Employment Pass, subject to salary, qualifications and government approval. Employers often assist with relocation, medical benefits and settling-in support, but candidates should confirm tax, housing and visa arrangements before accepting an offer.