Assistant Sales Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Sales Manager supports the hotel’s sales strategy by developing corporate, leisure, group and event business, maintaining client relationships, conducting sales calls and site inspections, preparing proposals, and achieving revenue targets. Candidates are generally expected to have hotel sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, knowledge of local and international markets, and confidence using sales or customer relationship systems. A diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing or a related field is usually preferred. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, well organised, proactive, professionally presented and comfortable working with other departments. Flexibility, strong follow-up, networking ability and willingness to meet performance targets are important for success.

Company Info

Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral is a contemporary, design-focused hotel located in Kuala Lumpur’s Sentral district, one of the city’s main transport and business hubs. It operates under Aloft Hotels, a Marriott International brand known for modern spaces, technology-friendly rooms, social public areas, live music and an informal approach to hospitality. The hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, groups and events, with convenient access to public transport, shopping, dining and major attractions. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating thousands of properties across numerous countries and offering structured career development, training and international mobility opportunities. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment where guest service, commercial performance, teamwork and brand standards are important.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers opportunities in hotels, tourism, restaurants, retail, technology, education, healthcare and multinational business, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Johor and Sabah. The country combines Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous cultures, with excellent food, festivals and generally affordable living. Urban lifestyles are convenient and diverse, while islands and coastal areas provide beaches, diving and a slower pace. Kuala Lumpur is not an island, but it is the main commercial centre and a practical base for relocating to Malaysia. Foreign employees normally require employer sponsorship for an Employment Pass, and approval depends on the role, qualifications and current immigration rules. Employers usually guide the application process. Candidates should budget for rent, deposits, insurance, transport and document costs. Research tax, healthcare, schooling and housing before moving, and confirm that the employment contract clearly covers salary, benefits, working hours and relocation support.