Director of Sales - Corporate

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The Director of Sales - Corporate is responsible for driving corporate business and achieving revenue targets for Shangri-La Singapore. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, with substantial hotel sales experience and a strong network of corporate clients. The successful candidate should understand Singapore’s business and luxury hospitality markets, manage key accounts, develop sales strategies, negotiate contracts, and lead client engagement activities. Strong communication, presentation, leadership, analytical, and relationship-building skills are expected. The role also requires close cooperation with revenue management, marketing, events, and operations teams, together with accurate forecasting, reporting, and the ability to work in a competitive, target-driven environment.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and known for warm Asian hospitality, premium service, and distinctive properties in major cities and resort destinations worldwide. The group operates hotels, resorts, residences, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent luxury hotel offering guestrooms, suites, restaurants, event facilities, leisure amenities, and extensive meeting and banquet services. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, service excellence, colleague development, sustainability, and long-term relationships with corporate and leisure customers. Working for Shangri-La typically involves an international environment, high service standards, cross-functional teamwork, and opportunities to develop a career within a globally recognised hospitality brand.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact island city-state and a major centre for finance, technology, tourism, aviation, and regional business, creating opportunities in hospitality, sales, events, restaurants, retail, technology, and professional services. Its culture blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, with English widely used at work. Lifestyle is modern, safe, efficient, and convenient, supported by excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, green spaces, and a lively arts and entertainment scene. Housing can be expensive, particularly in central areas, so many newcomers compare locations and consider employer-provided accommodation or housing allowances. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, most commonly an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to prevailing eligibility, salary, and regulatory requirements. Candidates should secure the offer and approval before relocating, arrange insurance and accommodation, and budget for deposits, transport, and living costs.