Director of Sales - Corporate

Role summary

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The Director of Sales – Corporate is responsible for developing and executing strategies to grow corporate room nights, meetings, events and related revenue for Shangri-La Singapore. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business or a related field, substantial hotel sales experience, and a strong record of managing corporate accounts and sales teams. The candidate is expected to build relationships with multinational companies, negotiate contracts, identify new business opportunities, manage budgets and forecasts, and work closely with revenue management, marketing and operations. Strong commercial awareness, communication, presentation and leadership skills are essential. Knowledge of Singapore’s corporate travel market and established business contacts would be advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. The group operates the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN and Traders brands, serving luxury leisure travellers, corporate guests and groups. Shangri-La Singapore is the company’s flagship city hotel in the region and is known for its extensive grounds, multiple restaurants, meeting facilities and high-end guest services. The organisation places strong emphasis on Asian hospitality, personalised service, operational excellence and employee development. A corporate sales director would typically work with local and international businesses, travel managers, event organisers and regional accounts to strengthen occupancy, corporate partnerships and revenue performance.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact island city-state and a major hub for hospitality, finance, technology, aviation and international business. Job opportunities are strong for experienced professionals, especially in luxury hotels, sales, events, revenue management and tourism, although competition is high. The culture is multicultural, professional and generally orderly, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Lifestyle benefits include excellent public transport, safe neighbourhoods, diverse food, modern healthcare and easy regional travel. Housing can be expensive, particularly near central districts, so many newcomers compare condominium rentals with shared accommodation. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, subject to salary, qualifications and government assessment; the employer normally manages the application. Relocation costs, deposits, insurance and tax planning should be considered before accepting an offer. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.