Sales Manager (Jakarta Sales Office)

Role summary

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The Sales Manager will represent Shangri-La from its Jakarta Sales Office, developing corporate, group, leisure, and travel-trade business for the hotel or assigned properties. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field; several years of hotel sales experience; strong knowledge of the Jakarta market; and established relationships with corporate accounts, agencies, and event planners. Candidates should be commercially driven, confident in negotiations and presentations, target-focused, well organized, and comfortable travelling for client visits and sales calls. Excellent English and Bahasa Indonesia, strong communication skills, teamwork, and proficiency with standard office and hotel sales systems are generally expected.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its brands are known for warm Asian hospitality, premium accommodation, dining, meetings, wellness, and distinctive destination experiences. Shangri-La properties serve business travellers, leisure guests, groups, and luxury customers, with a strong focus on personalised service and high operating standards. In Indonesia, the group has operated prominent properties including Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta, serving the capital’s corporate, diplomatic, meetings, and leisure markets. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured service expectations, sales targets, training opportunities, and collaboration across departments and properties.

Working in Indonesia

Jakarta is on Java, Indonesia’s busiest island and the country’s main commercial centre. It offers strong opportunities in hospitality, corporate sales, tourism, finance, technology, and international business, although competition is high. Life is fast-paced, multicultural, and relatively urban, with extensive dining, shopping, entertainment, and professional networking. Traffic and humidity can be challenging, while housing and commuting costs vary considerably by district. Bali provides a more tourism-focused lifestyle and opportunities in resorts, events, wellness, and leisure, but salaries may differ from Jakarta. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa and work permit; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Employers commonly assist with sponsorship, documentation, and relocation. Candidates should confirm visa eligibility, tax obligations, healthcare coverage, accommodation, and contract benefits before moving. Bahasa Indonesia is valuable, while English is widely used in international hotels.