The Sales Manager, Manila-Based, is expected to develop business for Shangri-La properties by identifying corporate, leisure, group, and travel-trade opportunities. Responsibilities typically include managing key accounts, meeting revenue targets, preparing sales plans, conducting client visits, coordinating with hotel sales and marketing teams, and maintaining accurate pipeline reports. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, along with relevant hotel or tourism sales experience. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, networking, and relationship-management skills are important. The role may require frequent travel, flexibility, excellent knowledge of the Manila market, and the ability to work independently while meeting demanding commercial objectives.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. The company is known for refined service, strong regional presence, and its “Shangri-La hospitality” approach, which emphasizes warmth, care, and personalized guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, serving business travelers, leisure guests, groups, and events. Employees generally work in a structured international hotel environment with opportunities to build experience in sales, operations, leadership, and cross-cultural hospitality.
The Philippines offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, tourism, business services, technology, healthcare, education, and retail. Manila is the main commercial center, while Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other destinations provide strong hospitality and resort employment. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, sociable, and service-minded, with English widely used in professional settings. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living in Manila to a more relaxed beach or provincial pace elsewhere. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly involving Department of Labor and Employment authorization and Bureau of Immigration processing; requirements depend on nationality and contract. Relocating employees should budget for housing, transport, healthcare, and Manila traffic, and confirm whether the employer provides accommodation, insurance, relocation assistance, or tax support.
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