Sales Executive

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The Sales Executive is responsible for promoting Shangri-La’s hotel services, developing corporate and leisure accounts, arranging client visits, preparing proposals, following up on leads, and achieving revenue targets. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, along with relevant hotel or sales experience. Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills are expected. Fluency in English and Cantonese is typically valuable in Hong Kong, while Mandarin may be an advantage. The successful candidate should be well organised, commercially minded, confident meeting clients, and comfortable working toward individual and team targets in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. Its brands are known for attentive service, refined accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, and a strong sense of Asian hospitality. Shangri-La hotels serve business travellers, leisure guests, groups, and luxury clientele, with operations spanning accommodation, restaurants, events, sales, and guest experiences. The company places emphasis on service quality, employee development, cultural awareness, and creating personalised stays. In Hong Kong, Shangri-La has a significant presence through prestigious properties serving both local and international markets. A Sales Executive can gain exposure to corporate partnerships, travel trade, events, luxury hospitality, and relationship management within an internationally recognised hotel group.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, finance, technology, and international business. Hotel sales professionals may find roles with luxury hotels, convention venues, travel companies, and event organisers. The culture is energetic and diverse, combining Cantonese traditions, international influences, excellent dining, festivals, and a highly efficient urban lifestyle. Rent can be expensive, especially on Hong Kong Island and in central Kowloon, although public transport is excellent and commuting from the New Territories can reduce costs. Eligible overseas professionals generally need an employment visa sponsored by a Hong Kong employer, usually under the General Employment Policy, with qualifications and relevant experience considered. Employers normally support the application. New arrivals should budget for accommodation deposits, healthcare, transport, and daily expenses. The city also offers beaches, hiking trails, islands, and easy regional travel.