Sales Manager

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The Sales Manager is responsible for driving room, event, and corporate business for Shangri-La in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, with several years of hotel sales experience, preferably in an upscale or international property. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, networking, and account-management skills are expected. The candidate should be commercially minded, target-driven, well organised, and comfortable developing relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, event organisers, and local partners. Responsibilities may include preparing sales plans, managing key accounts, conducting property presentations, monitoring market trends, achieving revenue targets, and coordinating with rooms, banquets, and marketing teams.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is recognised for warm Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards, attractive properties, and personalised guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Its businesses cover accommodation, restaurants and bars, banqueting, meetings, wellness, and leisure services. Employees generally work in a structured international environment with opportunities to serve luxury travellers, corporate clients, and event guests. Sales roles support the commercial performance of the property by building long-term client relationships, increasing occupancy and event revenue, and representing the Shangri-La brand in the local market.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality and sales opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other tourism destinations. Employers include international hotels, resorts, restaurants, travel companies, cruise-related businesses, and event venues. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and relationship-driven, while English is widely used in business and tourism. Lifestyle varies from busy city living in Manila to a more relaxed beach setting in destinations such as Boracay or Palawan. Costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although rents in central Manila and popular resort areas can be high. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipinos can work without immigration restrictions. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, taxation, accommodation, healthcare, transport, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a rainy or typhoon season.