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 business for Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore. Typical requirements include a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, together with several years of hotel sales, events, or conference experience. The candidate should understand Singapore’s corporate events market, maintain strong client and agency relationships, prepare proposals and contracts, negotiate rates, and meet revenue targets. Excellent communication, presentation, organisation, and follow-up skills are expected. The role also requires close coordination with operations teams to ensure smooth event delivery and high guest satisfaction. A proactive, commercially minded approach and familiarity with hotel sales systems are advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a global luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. The group is known for Asian-inspired hospitality, personalised service, and comprehensive guest experiences. Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore is a contemporary hotel serving business travellers, leisure guests, meetings, and social events in the Tanglin area. Shangri-La typically places strong emphasis on service standards, teamwork, commercial performance, staff development, and building lasting guest relationships. Employees may work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop careers across different hotel departments and international properties.

Working in Singapore

Singapore offers strong opportunities in hospitality, events, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, and international business. Hotel and event professionals can find roles in sales, banqueting, guest services, revenue management, and operations, although competition is high and employers usually prefer relevant qualifications and experience. The culture is multicultural, efficient, and generally respectful, with English widely used at work. Lifestyle options include excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, beaches, and a lively arts and entertainment scene. Housing is expensive, especially in central areas, so newcomers often compare shared accommodation, suburban apartments, and employer-provided housing. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to salary, qualifications, and government approval. Before relocating, check current Ministry of Manpower requirements, healthcare costs, taxation, and employment terms. Singapore is compact and convenient, making it practical to live near work or commute from surrounding neighbourhoods.