Director of Sales - Corporate

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The Director of Sales – Corporate is responsible for developing and executing strategies to grow corporate business 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, strong knowledge of Singapore’s corporate market, and an established network of business clients. The successful candidate is expected to lead sales planning, manage key accounts, identify new revenue opportunities, negotiate contracts, oversee the corporate sales team, and maintain close relationships with local and international companies. Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, leadership, analytical, and relationship-building skills are essential. Experience with luxury hotels and proven achievement of sales targets would be highly advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Australia. The group is recognized for its Asian-inspired approach to warm, personalized service and operates the Shangri-La brand alongside other hospitality concepts. Shangri-La Singapore is a well-established luxury hotel located near Orchard Road, featuring guest rooms, suites, restaurants, meeting facilities, gardens, and extensive event spaces. The property serves leisure travelers, corporate guests, diplomatic visitors, and major conferences. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, service standards, teamwork, commercial performance, and professional development. A senior corporate sales leader would help strengthen the hotel’s business relationships and position it competitively within Singapore’s luxury hospitality market.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact island city-state known for safety, excellent public transport, cleanliness, and a highly international business environment. Hospitality opportunities are available in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, aviation, and convention services, with experienced managers often in demand. The culture blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western influences, reflected in its food, festivals, and multilingual workplaces. Lifestyle costs are high, especially for accommodation, but public transport is efficient and healthcare and public services are well developed. Popular areas include Marina Bay, Orchard Road, Sentosa, Chinatown, and Little India. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, with approval depending on qualifications, salary, and prevailing government requirements. Relocating employees should arrange housing, medical insurance, banking, taxation, and pass documentation before arrival. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid throughout the year, with frequent rain.