Dir-Sales I

Job Description

The Director of Sales is expected to lead the hotel’s sales strategy, increase room and event revenue, build relationships with corporate and leisure clients, and manage key accounts and sales targets. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business, or a related field, together with substantial hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of local and international markets, and proven leadership ability. The candidate should be commercially minded, confident in negotiations and presentations, familiar with Marriott standards and sales systems, and able to collaborate with revenue management, marketing, events, and operations teams. Fluency in English is important; knowledge of Malay or other regional languages is advantageous.

Company Info

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating and franchising a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across luxury, premium, and select-service brands. Its properties serve business and leisure travellers and provide accommodation, restaurants, meetings, events, wellness facilities, and other guest services. Marriott is known for structured service standards, extensive employee training, global career mobility, and its Marriott Bonvoy loyalty programme. Putrajaya Marriott Hotel is a large five-star property in Malaysia’s administrative capital, serving government, corporate, group, wedding, and leisure markets. The hotel’s sales team works closely with local businesses, international organisations, travel partners, and event planners to grow occupancy and conference revenue. Employment commonly includes hotel-specific benefits, professional development, and opportunities to progress within Marriott’s international network.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers strong opportunities in hotel sales, resorts, events, food and beverage, tourism, and corporate hospitality, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah, and Sarawak. The country combines Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous cultures, with a friendly social atmosphere, diverse food, festivals, and generally affordable living outside central Kuala Lumpur. Island destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, Perhentian, and Tioman provide beaches and a relaxed lifestyle, while Putrajaya offers a quieter, modern setting close to Kuala Lumpur. International employees normally require an employment pass sponsored by the hiring company; the employer generally handles approval and immigration procedures. Bring verified qualifications, references, and passport documents, and confirm family, medical, tax, and relocation benefits before accepting an offer. Malaysia’s tropical climate is warm and humid year-round, with heavier monsoon rainfall varying by coast.