Sales Manager

Role summary

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The Sales Manager is expected to drive room, dining, events, and corporate business for Shangri-La in the Philippines. Responsibilities typically include developing key accounts, identifying new revenue opportunities, preparing sales plans, conducting client visits and presentations, managing contracts, and maintaining strong relationships with travel partners and corporate customers. Candidates should have a degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, together with several years of hotel or tourism sales experience. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, networking, and organizational skills are essential. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, target-driven, confident working with international clients, and comfortable coordinating with revenue, reservations, events, and operations teams.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for high service standards, elegant accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, and memorable guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort in Manila and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu Resort & Spa. The company places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, employee development, cultural awareness, and long-term guest relationships. A Sales Manager typically works within a professional, international environment and collaborates closely with commercial, events, reservations, and operational departments to increase business and strengthen the hotel’s market position.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, events, retail, technology, and business services. Major employment hubs include Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and Davao. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by both Asian and Western traditions, with English widely used in business and daily life. Lifestyle costs vary: Manila and popular resort islands are more expensive, while smaller cities can be more affordable. Island living offers beaches, diving, warm weather, and a relaxed social atmosphere, though transport and internet access may be less consistent outside major centers. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while requirements depend on nationality and contract length. Before relocating, arrange verified accommodation, health insurance, local tax advice, and confirmation that the employer will handle immigration documentation.