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Director of Sales (Phuket Based)
Role summary
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The Director of Sales leads the hotel’s sales strategy from Phuket, driving corporate, leisure, group, MICE and partnership business to achieve revenue targets. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business or a related field, strong hotel sales experience, established market contacts and excellent knowledge of Phuket’s tourism industry. Fluency in English and strong negotiation, presentation and communication skills are expected; additional languages are advantageous. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, target-driven and confident managing key accounts, sales plans, budgets and performance reports. The role also requires close cooperation with revenue management, marketing and operations teams, regular travel or client visits, and the ability to represent the property professionally in a competitive luxury-hospitality market.
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 Vignette Collection
Vignette Collection is an IHG Hotels & Resorts brand created for distinctive, independent hotels with strong local identity and a commitment to responsible, meaningful stays. Each property retains its own character, design and connection to the destination while benefiting from IHG’s global reservations network, commercial expertise, loyalty programme and operational support. IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s largest hotel groups, operating and franchising brands across luxury, premium, essentials and extended-stay segments. A Phuket-based Vignette Collection hotel is expected to combine personalised hospitality with the island’s natural beauty, culture and international appeal. The company generally values genuine guest experiences, inclusion, collaboration, commercial performance and responsible tourism. Exact property details, benefits and employment terms should be confirmed with the hiring team because they may vary by hotel and employment contract.