Events Sales Manager, Corporate (Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore)

Role summary

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The Events Sales Manager, Corporate is responsible for generating and managing corporate event and meeting business for Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, with several years of hotel sales or events experience. The candidate should understand Singapore’s corporate and MICE market, be confident in prospecting and negotiating, and maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, and business partners. The role expects excellent communication, presentation, organisation, and revenue-management skills. Responsibilities may include preparing proposals, conducting site inspections, coordinating with operations, achieving sales targets, monitoring competitors, and ensuring successful delivery of events. Flexibility, professionalism, commercial awareness, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Hotel Jen, Kerry Hotels, and Traders Hotels. The group is recognised for Asian-inspired hospitality, personalised service, and strong attention to guest experience. Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore is a contemporary hotel serving business and leisure travellers, with accommodation, dining, meetings, and event facilities near the Tanglin and Orchard areas. Shangri-La generally offers employees opportunities across hotel operations, sales, food and beverage, finance, engineering, and corporate functions. The organisation values service excellence, teamwork, cultural awareness, integrity, and professional development, making it a significant employer in Singapore’s competitive hospitality and events sector.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a modern city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, finance, technology, healthcare, and international business. The culture is multicultural, with Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western influences reflected in food, festivals, languages, and daily life. It offers excellent public transport, high personal safety, efficient services, varied dining, shopping, parks, and lively entertainment, although housing and general living costs are relatively high. Foreign professionals normally need employer-sponsored permission to work, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to eligibility requirements and salary thresholds set by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Employers commonly support visa applications, but candidates should confirm current rules before accepting an offer. Relocation usually involves arranging accommodation, healthcare coverage, banking, tax registration, and transport access. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain. The country is well connected to Southeast Asia and is convenient for regional travel.