Director of Sales - Corporate

Role summary

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The Director of Sales - Corporate leads Shangri-La Singapore’s corporate sales strategy, focusing on revenue growth, key accounts, business development and long-term client relationships. Candidates are generally expected to have a degree or equivalent experience, substantial hotel or luxury hospitality sales experience, strong knowledge of Singapore’s corporate market, and a proven record of meeting revenue targets. The role requires excellent negotiation, communication and leadership skills, commercial awareness, and confidence managing major accounts and sales teams. The successful candidate is expected to develop strategic partnerships, represent the hotel professionally, monitor market trends, prepare forecasts and reports, and collaborate with revenue management, events and operations teams. Fluency in English and the legal right to work in Singapore are normally required.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN and Traders brands. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, dining, meetings and events. Shangri-La Singapore is a long-established luxury hotel set in extensive gardens near Orchard Road, offering guest rooms, suites, restaurants, conference facilities and wellness services. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, responsible business, employee development and commercial performance. Working for Shangri-La typically involves an international environment, close attention to detail and collaboration across departments to deliver consistent luxury experiences for leisure, corporate and event guests.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact island city-state and a major hub for hospitality, finance, technology, aviation and international business. Hotels and resorts offer opportunities in sales, revenue, food and beverage, events, rooms, engineering and guest services, although competition is strong. The culture is multicultural, orderly and fast-paced, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Lifestyle benefits include excellent public transport, safe neighbourhoods, diverse food, shopping, parks and easy access to Southeast Asia. Housing and childcare can be expensive, particularly near central districts. Overseas hires normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to current salary, qualification and Ministry of Manpower requirements. Candidates should secure a written offer before relocating, check pass eligibility, arrange temporary accommodation, budget carefully and confirm medical insurance, taxes and dependent-pass options with the employer.