Assistant F&B Sales Manager

Job Description

The Assistant F&B Sales Manager supports the hotel’s food and beverage sales strategy, including restaurants, banquets, conferences, weddings and other events. Responsibilities typically include responding to enquiries, preparing proposals and contracts, conducting client presentations and site inspections, coordinating with culinary and operations teams, maintaining client relationships, and achieving revenue targets. Candidates are generally expected to have a diploma or degree in hospitality, business or a related field, along with experience in hotel sales, catering or event management. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation and organisational skills are essential. Knowledge of the Kuala Lumpur market, professional English, customer focus and confidence using sales or hotel systems would be advantageous. The role also requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings and during major events.

Company Info

Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre is a Marriott International property located in central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The hotel combines full-service accommodation with extensive dining, meetings, conferences and event facilities, serving business travellers, leisure guests, weddings and large corporate functions. As part of the Renaissance Hotels brand, it aims to provide locally inspired experiences, stylish spaces and personalised service. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating and franchising thousands of hotels across numerous brands and countries. Employees generally benefit from structured training, international career opportunities, hotel discounts and exposure to global service standards. In this role, the successful candidate would work closely with the hotel’s food and beverage, banqueting, culinary, finance and operations departments while developing relationships with corporate clients, event organisers and local businesses.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak and other tourism destinations. Hotel jobs range from food and beverage, sales and events to rooms, culinary, engineering and guest services. Kuala Lumpur provides a modern urban lifestyle, excellent shopping, public transport and a diverse food scene, while island destinations offer beaches, outdoor activities and a slower pace. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous influences; English is widely used in hotels and business. Foreign employees normally need an approved employment pass, sponsored by the employer, before starting work. The company usually handles the application, subject to immigration approval and medical or documentation requirements. Relocating candidates should budget for accommodation deposits, transport, insurance and living costs. Research local employment laws, tax obligations, climate, neighbourhoods and school or family needs before moving.