Sales Executive

Role summary

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The Sales Executive supports Shangri-La’s hotel sales activities in Hong Kong by developing client relationships, generating business leads, arranging property visits, preparing proposals, and meeting revenue targets. The role typically requires experience in hotel sales, corporate accounts, or a related hospitality field, along with strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and customer-service skills. Fluency in English and Cantonese is commonly expected, while Mandarin is advantageous. The successful candidate should be well organised, commercially minded, confident working with clients, and comfortable meeting deadlines and performance goals. Knowledge of the Hong Kong luxury hospitality market and existing corporate or travel-industry contacts would be helpful.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognised for its Asian heritage, warm service, and high standards. The group operates hotels, resorts, residences, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Its properties serve leisure travellers, corporate guests, groups, and events, offering accommodation, dining, wellness, and conference facilities. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on personalised guest experiences, service excellence, teamwork, and professional development. In Hong Kong, the company operates prominent luxury hotels and provides opportunities across hotel operations, commercial functions, food and beverage, events, finance, and guest services. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment where relationship-building, attention to detail, and consistent service delivery are highly valued.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a fast-paced international business hub made up of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and many outlying islands. Hospitality and sales opportunities are available in luxury hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, retail, and multinational companies. Cantonese is widely spoken; English is important in business and hotels, while Mandarin can be valuable. Life is convenient, energetic, and highly connected, with excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, hiking, beaches, and vibrant nightlife. Housing is expensive, especially near central districts, so many newcomers consider areas such as Kowloon, the New Territories, or shared accommodation. Foreign employees generally need an employment visa sponsored by their employer and must meet Immigration Department requirements. Candidates should secure a written offer, confirm visa support, budget carefully for rent and deposits, and prepare for a competitive, performance-focused work culture.