Sales Manager

Role summary

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The Sales Manager is expected to drive room, event, and business revenue for The St. Regis Osaka by developing client relationships, managing accounts, securing new business, and achieving agreed sales targets. Requirements typically include hotel sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, knowledge of the Osaka corporate and leisure markets, and confidence working with Japanese and international clients. Fluency in Japanese and English is highly valuable, while experience with Marriott systems and luxury hospitality is an advantage. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, well organised, polished, service focused, and able to collaborate effectively with revenue management, events, front office, and operations teams.

About the employer

The St. Regis Osaka is a luxury hotel operated under Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located on Midosuji Avenue in central Osaka, the hotel combines the heritage of the St. Regis brand with modern Japanese design, refined dining, personalised butler service, and high-end meeting and event facilities. Marriott International manages a broad portfolio of internationally recognised brands across more than 140 countries and territories. The St. Regis brand is known for elegant service, sophisticated accommodations, signature rituals, and a strong focus on individual guest experiences. Working at the Osaka property offers exposure to luxury hospitality, international travellers, corporate clients, events, and a multicultural hotel environment. Employees generally benefit from structured training, Marriott career opportunities, and employee travel or accommodation-related benefits, subject to local policies and eligibility.

Working in Japan

Japan is an island nation with strong employment opportunities in hospitality, tourism, technology, manufacturing, education, and international business. Osaka offers a lively, generally more affordable alternative to Tokyo, with excellent rail connections, rich food culture, historic districts, and easy access to Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara. Workplace culture values punctuality, courtesy, teamwork, attention to detail, and respect for hierarchy. Daily life is safe and convenient, although housing deposits, transport, and urban living costs can be significant. Most overseas employees need an employer-sponsored work visa; hotel sales roles commonly use an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status, depending on duties and qualifications. Applicants should confirm sponsorship, degree or experience requirements, taxes, health insurance, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Japanese ability is highly beneficial, particularly for client-facing sales positions, while English supports international business. A residence card, registered address, bank account, and national health insurance enrollment are normally required after arrival.