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Luxury & Corporate Sales Manager
Role summary
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The Luxury & Corporate Sales Manager is responsible for developing business from luxury, corporate and premium travel segments for Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns. Requirements typically include proven hotel or tourism sales experience, strong knowledge of corporate and luxury markets, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with clients, travel partners and local businesses. The successful candidate is expected to generate leads, manage key accounts, conduct sales visits, attend industry events, prepare proposals, achieve revenue targets and represent the hotel professionally. Knowledge of Cairns, Queensland and relevant distribution channels is advantageous. Flexibility, commercial awareness, organisation and a results-focused approach are essential.
Can I work in Australia?
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How it works
How it works: Only Core Skills list jobs (chef, cook, hotel manager) can be sponsored, at AUD 79,423 a year or more; waiters and room attendants are not on the list.
Watch for: The Far North Queensland (Cairns) regional agreement lists waiter, bar and housekeeping supervisors and night auditors, with a pay floor 10% lower.
Official source: Federal Register of Legislation: Core Skills Occupation List for the Skills in Demand visa (Migration (Specification of Occupations, Subclass 482 Visa) Instrument 2024, LIN 24/089, compilation of 7 November 2025). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Australia
Usual for Australia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts rent staff a room in a staff village at low cost; city hotels vary |
|---|---|
| Meals | Island resorts: staff dining at low set prices or 20% off; city hotels vary |
| Flights | Varies by employer |
| Service charge | None; tipping is not expected; casuals get 25% extra and weekends earn penalty rates (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent, part-time or casual; probation of up to 6 months is common; sponsored visa up to 4 years |
| Leave | Full-time and part-time: 4 weeks' leave, 10 paid sick days, paid public holidays (by law); casuals none |
| Income tax | Residents: 0% to AUD 18,200, 15% to 45,000, 30% to 135,000, 37% to 190,000, then 45%; plus 2% Medicare levy |
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.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns
Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns is a luxury waterfront hotel operated by Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company known for upscale hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other global destinations. Located beside the Cairns Marlin Marina, the hotel provides accommodation, restaurants, conference facilities, leisure amenities and access to the Great Barrier Reef and tropical North Queensland. Its guest mix includes leisure travellers, corporate guests, groups and international visitors. The property is part of Cairns’ premium tourism and events market, working with travel advisors, tour operators, businesses and destination partners. Shangri-La’s service culture places emphasis on personalised hospitality, professional standards, teamwork and guest satisfaction. Sales team members are expected to support commercial growth while maintaining the brand’s luxury positioning and strong relationships with clients and industry partners.