Sales Coordinator

Job Description

The Sales Coordinator supports the hotel’s sales team by handling administrative tasks, preparing proposals and reports, updating client records, coordinating appointments, and assisting with customer and event enquiries. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, along with strong English communication, organization, and computer skills. Previous hotel, sales, or customer-service experience is helpful. The role requires attention to detail, professional presentation, teamwork, responsiveness, and the ability to manage several priorities in a busy environment. Familiarity with hotel sales systems, Microsoft Office, and Marriott service standards would be an advantage.

Company Info

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across luxury, premium, and select-service brands. Its brands include Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Renaissance, and Courtyard. Marriott focuses on guest service, comfortable accommodation, food and beverage, meetings, events, and business travel. Employees generally work within structured service standards, training programs, and opportunities for career development across the company’s international network. The Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel serves leisure and business guests in northern Thailand, combining modern accommodation with meeting facilities, restaurants, and local cultural experiences. A Sales Coordinator helps support commercial activity by keeping sales operations organized and ensuring clients receive timely, professional assistance.

Destination Guide

Thailand offers hospitality, tourism, restaurant, wellness, diving, events, and sales opportunities in destinations such as Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Koh Phi Phi, and Pattaya, while Chiang Mai provides a quieter city lifestyle and strong cultural tourism market. Thai culture values politeness, respect for elders, modest dress, and calm communication. Island living is relaxed and outdoors-oriented, but costs, transport, healthcare, and internet access vary by location. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and a work permit before starting work; requirements depend on nationality, position, and employer. Some jobs also require proof of qualifications or relevant experience. Relocating usually involves arranging accommodation, health insurance, banking, and tax registration. Learning basic Thai is highly useful, particularly outside major resorts. Salaries may be lower than in Western countries, but daily living costs can also be more affordable, especially in northern Thailand.