Sales Coordinator

Role summary

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The Sales Coordinator supports the hotel’s sales team with administrative and operational duties, including preparing quotations and contracts, maintaining client records, coordinating appointments and site inspections, responding to inquiries, and assisting with sales reports and presentations. Candidates typically need a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, along with good written and spoken English, strong organization, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Previous hotel, events, or customer-service experience is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to be professional, responsive, service-focused, commercially aware, and able to manage multiple deadlines while working closely with clients and internal departments.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and meeting and event services. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu Resort & Spa. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, professionalism, teamwork, employee development, and responsible business practices. A Sales Coordinator in the organization would normally support revenue-generating activities and help maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel partners, event organizers, and other business accounts.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations, with demand for staff in hotels, restaurants, events, sales, and tourism. The culture is warm, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Filipino, Spanish, American, and regional traditions. English is widely used in business, while Filipino and local languages are common in daily life. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living to relaxed coastal communities; living costs are generally lower outside Manila, although resort areas can be seasonal and more expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa or permit before working legally, while visa-free tourist entry does not authorize employment. Relocation planning should include housing, transport, healthcare, taxes, and document processing. Filipino applicants should verify the employer’s benefits, accommodation options, working hours, and location before accepting an offer.