Director of Sales - Corporate

Job Description

The Director of Sales – Corporate is responsible for driving corporate business and revenue for Shangri-La Singapore. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, together with substantial hotel sales experience and a strong corporate account network. The successful candidate should understand Singapore’s luxury hospitality market, manage key accounts, lead sales initiatives, negotiate contracts, and work closely with revenue, marketing, events, and operations teams. Strong leadership, communication, presentation, analytical, and relationship-building skills are expected. The role requires a commercially focused professional who can achieve targets, develop new business, retain strategic clients, represent the hotel at industry events, and maintain Shangri-La’s service standards.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Asia, with hotels, resorts, and related businesses across many international destinations. It is recognised for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, elegant accommodation, and a strong focus on guest experience. Shangri-La Singapore is a well-established luxury hotel set among extensive gardens near Orchard Road, serving leisure travellers, corporate guests, groups, and events. The property offers accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, wellness services, and extensive business amenities. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment where professionalism, personalised service, teamwork, and attention to detail are highly valued. The group provides opportunities across hotel operations, sales, culinary services, finance, engineering, and leadership. Benefits and employment conditions vary according to the position, contract, and applicable Singapore regulations.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact island city-state with excellent public transport, modern infrastructure, and a highly international workforce. Hospitality offers opportunities in luxury hotels, restaurants, events, tourism, and corporate travel, although competition for senior positions is strong. The culture is multicultural, combining Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, with English widely used in business. Lifestyle options include safe neighbourhoods, efficient transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, beaches, and a lively arts and entertainment scene. Housing can be expensive, particularly in central areas, so many professionals live near MRT lines outside the city centre. Overseas candidates generally need an employer-sponsored work pass; senior professionals commonly apply for an Employment Pass, subject to salary, qualifications, and government assessment. Before relocating, candidates should confirm visa eligibility, tax obligations, healthcare coverage, housing costs, and employment benefits. Singapore’s warm, humid climate and fast-paced working environment also require some adjustment.