Director of Sales - Corporate

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The Director of Sales - Corporate is responsible for developing and leading Shangri-La Singapore’s corporate sales strategy, growing revenue from business accounts, and strengthening relationships with key companies, travel managers, and agencies. Candidates are typically expected to have a degree or equivalent hospitality/business qualification, substantial hotel or luxury hospitality sales experience, and a strong record in corporate account development. Excellent negotiation, presentation, networking, forecasting, and team leadership skills are essential. The successful candidate should understand the Singapore market, maintain an active business network, identify new revenue opportunities, and work closely with revenue management, marketing, events, and operations teams. Professional communication skills, commercial awareness, and a guest-focused approach are also expected.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major 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 warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and premium guest experiences. Shangri-La Singapore is a long-established luxury hotel set among landscaped gardens near Orchard Road. It serves leisure travellers, corporate guests, meetings, incentives, and events, with extensive dining, accommodation, wellness, and conference facilities. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment where relationship management, attention to detail, teamwork, and consistent service delivery are highly valued. The group offers opportunities for hospitality professionals in sales, operations, culinary services, finance, engineering, and leadership roles.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly connected city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, and international business. Hotel professionals can find roles in luxury properties, convention venues, restaurants, and travel companies, although competition is strong and employers usually seek relevant experience. The culture is multicultural, efficient, and relatively formal at work, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Lifestyle is safe and convenient, supported by excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, and vibrant neighbourhoods. Living costs, especially rent, are high, so compensation and accommodation arrangements should be considered carefully. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass; managerial roles may qualify for an Employment Pass, subject to salary, qualifications, and government assessment. Candidates should secure an offer before relocating, confirm pass eligibility, arrange housing, and budget for healthcare, transport, and daily expenses.