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, meeting, and conference business for Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore. Requirements typically include relevant hotel sales or events experience, strong knowledge of Singapore’s corporate market, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and confidence handling client presentations, proposals, contracts, and site inspections. The successful candidate is expected to achieve revenue targets, develop long-term corporate relationships, coordinate closely with operations, maintain accurate sales records, and deliver a high standard of service. A proactive, commercially minded, organised, and guest-focused approach is essential. Familiarity with hotel sales systems and fluency in English are normally expected.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Australia. The group operates well-known brands including Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders. Its properties are recognised for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and a strong focus on memorable guest experiences. Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore is a contemporary city hotel serving business and leisure travellers, with accommodation, dining, meeting, and event facilities. Shangri-La places emphasis on service excellence, teamwork, professional development, and international career opportunities. Employees may benefit from hotel discounts, meals, training, and other benefits, although exact terms depend on the property, employment contract, and local regulations.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, modern island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, finance, technology, healthcare, and professional services. The culture is multicultural, combining Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western influences, with English widely used in business. Life is convenient and generally safe, supported by excellent public transport, efficient services, diverse food, shopping, parks, and vibrant neighbourhoods. Housing can be expensive, especially near central areas, so many workers choose shared accommodation or locations near MRT lines. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, experience, and government requirements. Employers usually guide successful candidates through the application process. New arrivals should budget carefully for rent, deposits, transport, healthcare, and everyday expenses, and check current Ministry of Manpower rules before relocating.