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Director of Sales (Pre-Opening)
Role summary
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The Director of Sales will lead the pre-opening sales strategy for Staybridge Suites Phuket Bangtao, building awareness, demand and revenue before and after launch. Requirements typically include several years of hotel sales experience, preferably in an international or branded property, strong knowledge of Phuket’s leisure, corporate, group and extended-stay markets, and proven leadership and business-development skills. The successful candidate is expected to create sales plans, develop key accounts, manage relationships with travel partners and corporate clients, coordinate closely with revenue and marketing teams, and meet occupancy and revenue targets. Fluency in English, excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced pre-opening environment are important.
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 Staybridge Suites
Staybridge Suites is IHG Hotels & Resorts’ extended-stay brand, designed for guests who want the comfort and flexibility of a residential-style stay. Properties generally provide spacious suites, kitchen facilities, work areas, social spaces, breakfast and services suited to both short and longer visits. Staybridge Suites Phuket Bangtao is a pre-opening project in Phuket, one of Thailand’s leading resort destinations, and is intended to serve leisure travellers, relocating professionals, families and longer-stay guests. IHG Hotels & Resorts is a major international hospitality group operating a broad portfolio of hotel brands worldwide, including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental, Kimpton and Staybridge Suites. Employees typically benefit from international operating standards, structured brand systems, training opportunities and access to IHG’s global network and colleague programmes.