Sales Manager

Job Description

The Sales Manager is expected to drive room, event, and business sales for Petaling Jaya Marriott Hotel by developing corporate accounts, maintaining client relationships, identifying new revenue opportunities, and achieving monthly and annual targets. Requirements generally include a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, along with several years of hotel sales experience. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and networking skills are essential. The candidate should be commercially minded, well organised, confident meeting clients, and comfortable using sales systems and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of the Malaysian corporate and hospitality market, flexibility to attend events, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with hotel departments are also expected.

Company Info

Petaling Jaya Marriott Hotel is a full-service Marriott property located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, within the Greater Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area. It serves business travellers, local companies, leisure guests, meetings, weddings, and social events. The hotel typically combines guest rooms and suites with restaurants, meeting facilities, fitness and wellness services, and professional event support. As part of Marriott International, it operates within one of the world's largest hospitality groups, known for established service standards, global brands, staff training, and career mobility. A Sales Manager supports the hotel's commercial performance by building corporate partnerships, securing group and event business, promoting accommodation and venue offerings, and maintaining long-term client relationships. The role involves close cooperation with reservations, rooms, food and beverage, finance, and revenue teams.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers varied hospitality and commercial opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Penang, Langkawi, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak. Hotel sales professionals can find roles with international chains, resorts, convention venues, restaurants, and tourism companies. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences, and English is widely used in business and hotels. Lifestyle costs are generally moderate, though central Kuala Lumpur and popular resort islands are more expensive. Petaling Jaya provides urban convenience, shopping, dining, and access to Kuala Lumpur, while Penang and Langkawi offer a slower coastal lifestyle. Foreign employees normally require employer sponsorship for an Employment Pass, with approval depending on qualifications, salary, and immigration rules. Candidates should confirm current requirements with the employer and Malaysian authorities. Relocation planning should include housing, medical insurance, transport, taxes, and dependent arrangements.