Director of Sales - Corporate

Role summary

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The Director of Sales – Corporate is responsible for driving corporate business and revenue for Shangri-La Singapore. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, along with substantial hotel sales experience and a strong record of managing corporate accounts. The candidate should understand Singapore’s business and luxury hospitality markets, maintain relationships with key companies and travel partners, lead sales initiatives, negotiate contracts, prepare forecasts, and achieve revenue targets. Strong leadership, communication, presentation, networking, analytical, and negotiation skills are expected, together with professional English and the ability to work with international clients and cross-functional hotel teams.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is known for its Asian-inspired service culture, premium accommodation, destination resorts, dining experiences, wellness facilities, and extensive meetings and events operations. Shangri-La Singapore is a flagship urban resort located near Orchard Road and is recognized for its landscaped grounds, luxury rooms and suites, restaurants, conference facilities, and family-oriented amenities. The company places emphasis on genuine hospitality, employee development, service excellence, sustainability, and creating memorable experiences for guests. A senior corporate sales role would work closely with hotel leadership, revenue management, events, marketing, and key business accounts to strengthen commercial performance.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, education, and tourism. Its culture combines Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in its food, festivals, languages, and neighborhoods. Lifestyle is safe, efficient, and highly connected, with excellent public transport, shopping, dining, parks, and coastal attractions, although housing and daily expenses can be high. Singapore has a tropical climate with heat, humidity, and frequent rain. Foreign professionals normally require an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to qualifications, salary thresholds, and government approval. Employers often assist with applications and relocation, but candidates should confirm housing, taxation, healthcare, and dependent-pass arrangements before moving. Singapore also provides convenient regional travel throughout Southeast Asia.