Sales Manager, Mice - Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok

Role summary

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The Sales Manager, MICE is responsible for developing group, meeting, incentive and event business for Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. Duties typically include prospecting corporate and agency clients, preparing proposals, conducting hotel inspections, negotiating contracts, coordinating with events and operations teams, managing accounts, and achieving revenue targets. Candidates should have experience in hotel sales, MICE, events or a related commercial role, strong knowledge of the Bangkok hospitality market, and excellent communication and negotiation skills. Fluency in English is generally expected, while Thai language ability and established corporate or agency contacts are valuable. The successful candidate should be commercially driven, organised, confident with presentations, attentive to detail and comfortable building long-term client relationships.

About the employer

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok is an upscale Marriott International property located near Asok in central Bangkok. The hotel is known for its convenient access to the BTS Skytrain and MRT, refined accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities and personalised service. As part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, it caters to international travellers, corporate guests, leisure visitors and high-end events. The hotel operates within Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, whose portfolio includes hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured service standards, training opportunities and access to Marriott’s global hospitality network. This sales role supports the property’s group and event revenue by developing relationships with businesses, meeting planners, travel agencies and incentive partners.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, events, diving and wellness, particularly in Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya and Chiang Mai. Island life is generally relaxed and community-oriented, with strong Buddhist traditions, welcoming social customs, vibrant markets and excellent food. Phuket and Koh Samui provide established international hospitality scenes, while smaller islands offer quieter lifestyles but fewer professional services and higher costs for imported goods. Bangkok is usually the strongest base for corporate MICE careers and transport connections. Foreign employees normally need a prospective employer to sponsor a Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocation usually requires passport documents, qualifications, a medical check and local registration. Salaries may be lower than in some Western markets, but accommodation, transport and dining can be comparatively affordable. Research healthcare, housing, tax, insurance and seasonal weather before moving.