Senior Sales Manager Corporate & MICE

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The Senior Sales Manager – Corporate & MICE is responsible for developing corporate accounts, securing meetings, incentives, conferences and events, and achieving room-night and revenue targets for Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam. Requirements typically include several years of hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of Bangkok’s corporate and MICE market, proven account-management results, negotiation skills and professional English communication. Experience with international hotel brands, local business networks and sales systems is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to generate new business, maintain strong client relationships, prepare proposals, conduct site inspections, coordinate with hotel departments and report accurately on sales activity. A proactive, target-driven and service-minded approach is essential.

About the employer

Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam is an Accor hotel located in Bangkok’s popular Pratunam shopping district, close to Platinum Fashion Mall, CentralWorld and major transport links. The hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, groups and MICE customers, with accommodation, dining, meeting facilities and contemporary guest services. As part of Accor, one of the world’s major hospitality groups, the property operates within an international network of hotels and benefits from global training, brand standards and career-development opportunities. Its location makes it particularly suitable for sales professionals working with corporate accounts, tour operators, shopping groups and events. The working environment is likely to be fast-paced and commercially focused, requiring close cooperation between sales, events, rooms, food and beverage and operations teams.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, sales, events, wellness and marine activities. Bangkok is the main business hub, while Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya and Chiang Mai provide strong hospitality employment markets. Island life offers warm weather, beaches, affordable local food and a relaxed social culture, although seasonal work can be demanding and accommodation costs vary considerably. Thai culture values politeness, respect for elders, patience and appropriate dress, especially around temples. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and a work permit before legally working; requirements depend on nationality and position, so confirmation with the employer and Thai authorities is important. Relocating typically involves arranging housing, health insurance, banking, transport and local registration. Bangkok has excellent amenities, while island locations offer a slower lifestyle but fewer services and less predictable transport.