Director of Sales - Corporate

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The Director of Sales – Corporate is responsible for driving corporate business and achieving the hotel’s revenue targets in Singapore. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, together with substantial hotel sales experience and a strong network of corporate accounts. The successful candidate should understand the Singapore market, manage key clients, negotiate contracts, develop account strategies, and lead sales initiatives. Strong communication, presentation, leadership, analytical, and relationship-building skills are expected. The role also involves collaborating with revenue management, events, reservations, and operations teams, preparing forecasts and reports, and representing Shangri-La professionally at business functions and industry events.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and headquartered in Hong Kong. It operates hotels, resorts, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The group is known for its service culture, premium accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and distinctive Shangri-La guest experience. Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is a well-established luxury property located near Orchard Road, offering accommodation, dining, meeting facilities, gardens, and extensive services for business and leisure travellers. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, colleague development, operational standards, and long-term relationships with corporate and travel partners. A senior corporate sales leader would typically work closely with hotel leadership and commercial teams to expand business accounts, strengthen market presence, and support the property’s financial performance.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, and professional services. Its multicultural population includes Chinese, Malay, Indian, and expatriate communities, and English is widely used in business. The lifestyle is safe, efficient, modern, and highly urban, with excellent public transport, international dining, shopping, parks, and cultural attractions. Housing can be expensive, particularly in central districts, so many professionals consider areas near MRT lines outside the city centre. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass; senior professionals commonly use an Employment Pass, subject to current salary and eligibility rules. Employers usually guide applicants through the process, but approval is not automatic. New arrivals should budget for rent, transport, healthcare, insurance, and deposits, and should confirm tax, relocation, and dependent-pass arrangements before accepting an offer.