F&B Sales Executive

Job Description

The F&B Sales Executive supports the hotel’s food and beverage sales activities, including promoting restaurants, catering, banquets, meetings and events. Requirements typically include relevant hospitality, sales or business experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, professional presentation, customer-service ability and good knowledge of English; additional local languages are advantageous. The candidate is expected to generate leads, maintain client relationships, prepare proposals and contracts, coordinate event details with operational teams, meet sales targets and provide accurate reports. Flexibility is important, as the role may involve site inspections, networking events, weekends, public holidays and variable working hours. Familiarity with hotel sales systems and local corporate or social event markets is beneficial.

Company Info

Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a global portfolio of hotels and resorts. The Renaissance brand focuses on distinctive, locally inspired stays designed for travellers who enjoy discovering destinations through culture, food and neighbourhood experiences. Located in central Kuala Lumpur, the hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, meetings and large-scale events, supported by extensive convention and food-and-beverage facilities. Employees work within Marriott’s international service standards and benefit from structured training, internal mobility and hospitality-related career opportunities. The property’s operating environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, requiring close coordination between sales, event services, front office, culinary and restaurant teams. Benefits may include staff rates, meals, insurance, leave entitlements and performance-related incentives, subject to the employment package and Malaysian regulations.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers varied hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah and Sarawak, including hotel sales, food and beverage, events, tourism and resort operations. Kuala Lumpur provides the broadest corporate and convention market, while island destinations such as Langkawi and parts of Sabah offer a more relaxed resort lifestyle. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian and Indigenous influences, and English is widely used in hotels and business settings. Living costs are generally moderate, although central Kuala Lumpur and popular resort areas can be more expensive. Employees should confirm that the employer sponsors the appropriate Employment Pass or other work authorization before relocating; foreign workers normally cannot begin employment on a tourist entry. Employers commonly assist with permits, but requirements vary by nationality and role. Research accommodation, healthcare, transport, tax obligations and contract benefits before arrival. Malaysia’s climate is tropical, warm and humid year-round, with seasonal monsoon conditions depending on the region.