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Assistant Director of Sales
Role summary
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The Assistant Director of Sales supports the resort’s commercial strategy by developing business from corporate, leisure, group, wedding and travel-trade markets. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business or a related field, several years of hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of local and international markets, and excellent English communication skills. Experience with Marriott systems, luxury resorts and Thailand’s tourism industry is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to build client relationships, conduct sales calls and presentations, manage accounts, support revenue targets, coordinate with marketing and revenue teams, and help lead the sales department. The role requires commercial awareness, confident negotiation, accurate reporting, teamwork, flexibility and a professional service mindset.
Can I work in Phuket?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Non-B visa and an online work permit; employers need 4 Thai staff per foreigner.
Watch for: Massage, beauty and guiding jobs are reserved for Thais.
Official source: Board of Investment One Stop Service: visas and work permits. Checked October 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Phuket
Usual for Phuket, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.
| Housing | Dorms at some resorts; an allowance for senior staff |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff canteen |
| Flights | Senior packages only |
| Service charge | Shared evenly; 5-star high season THB 30,000 to 40,000 a month, about half in low season |
| Contract | 1 to 2 years; probation often 119 days |
| Leave | 6 days |
| Income tax | 0% to 35% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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Working in Phuket
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About JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort in Phang Nga, operated under the JW Marriott brand of Marriott International. The property combines upscale accommodation, restaurants, spa facilities, pools, meeting spaces and leisure activities designed for international holidaymakers, couples, families and groups. Its location on Thailand’s Andaman coast offers access to Khao Lak’s beaches, national parks and nearby marine attractions, including the Similan Islands. As part of Marriott International, the resort operates within a global hospitality network with structured service standards, training opportunities and potential career mobility. The culture generally emphasizes thoughtful guest service, polished professionalism, teamwork and personal wellbeing. Sales employees work closely with rooms, food and beverage, events, revenue management and marketing teams to attract and retain business across domestic and international markets.