Director of Sales - Corporate

Job Description

The Director of Sales - Corporate is responsible for developing and executing strategies that grow corporate business for Shangri-La Singapore. The role typically requires strong hotel sales experience, an established network of corporate clients, excellent negotiation and presentation skills, and a solid understanding of Singapore’s business and hospitality market. A degree or diploma in hotel management, business, marketing, or a related field is usually preferred, along with several years of experience in sales leadership. The successful candidate is expected to achieve revenue targets, retain key accounts, identify new business opportunities, lead sales initiatives, prepare forecasts and reports, and work closely with revenue management, events, reservations, and operations teams. Professional communication, commercial awareness, leadership, and a results-focused approach are essential.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, residences, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa. The group is known for its Asian-inspired approach to warm, attentive service and operates several respected brands, including Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN, and Traders. Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent luxury hotel set within extensive gardens near Orchard Road. It offers accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, spa services, and event spaces for leisure and business guests. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, service excellence, employee development, sustainability, and long-term commercial performance. Corporate sales leaders are expected to build lasting client relationships while representing the hotel professionally in Singapore’s competitive hospitality market.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact city-state and major Southeast Asian business hub, with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, education, and professional services. Its culture combines Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in its food, festivals, languages, and neighbourhoods. The lifestyle is safe, efficient, clean, and highly connected, although accommodation and daily expenses can be relatively high. Public transport is excellent, and most areas are easily reached by MRT or bus. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work pass; senior specialist roles may qualify for an Employment Pass, subject to current salary and eligibility rules. Employers commonly assist with applications and relocation arrangements, but candidates should budget for housing deposits, medical insurance, and initial living costs. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain. A valid job offer should be secured before relocating.