Sales Executive

Role summary

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The Sales Executive is expected to support Shangri-La’s sales activities in Hong Kong by developing client relationships, identifying business opportunities, arranging sales calls and presentations, preparing proposals, and meeting revenue targets. The role may focus on corporate, leisure, group, events, or hotel accounts, depending on the department. Candidates typically need relevant hotel or sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, professional presentation, and good knowledge of the Hong Kong market. Fluency in English and Cantonese is commonly advantageous, while Mandarin may also be preferred. The successful candidate should be customer-focused, commercially aware, organised, confident using sales systems, and comfortable working with multiple departments and performance-based targets.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its hotels are known for high service standards, distinctive local character, refined accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and business and events services. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, guest recognition, employee development, and long-term relationships with customers and corporate partners. In Hong Kong, the group operates well-established luxury properties serving leisure travellers, business guests, meetings, weddings, and international events. A Sales Executive can expect a structured hotel environment, collaboration with rooms, food and beverage, events, reservations, and revenue teams, and opportunities to build experience in luxury hospitality sales and account management.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a compact, highly connected city and territory with a busy international business environment, although the main urban area lies on Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. Hospitality, finance, retail, aviation, technology, events, and professional services provide extensive job opportunities. The culture blends Cantonese traditions with international influences; English is widely used in business, while Cantonese is valuable for customer-facing roles. Life is energetic, convenient, and urban, with excellent public transport, varied dining, hiking trails, beaches, and a vibrant arts scene. Housing can be expensive, especially near central districts, so many employees live in Kowloon or the New Territories. Overseas hires generally require an employer-sponsored employment visa and must meet qualification and salary requirements. Before relocating, candidates should confirm sponsorship, medical insurance, accommodation costs, tax arrangements, and any language expectations with the employer.