The Event Sales Manager (Wedding Planner) is responsible for generating wedding and event business, managing client relationships, preparing proposals, coordinating site visits, negotiating packages, and overseeing arrangements from initial enquiry through completion. Candidates should have experience in hotel events, wedding planning, catering sales, or a related hospitality role, together with strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and organisational skills. Knowledge of local wedding customs and the Malaysian events market is valuable. The role requires a polished, service-oriented personality, commercial awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several events and deadlines under pressure. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays is expected.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, attractive settings, and a broad range of accommodation, dining, wellness, and event facilities. Its Malaysian properties serve business travellers, holidaymakers, weddings, conferences, and social celebrations. Employees typically work in a structured international environment with opportunities for hospitality training, career development, and movement between properties. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, professionalism, cultural awareness, and creating personalised experiences. Benefits may include staff meals, accommodation or allowances depending on the property, medical coverage, service charge, and preferential hotel rates.
Malaysia offers opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, conferences, weddings, tourism, and marine leisure, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, and coastal resort areas. Its islands include Langkawi, Penang, Redang, Tioman, and the Perhentians, each offering beaches, diving, nature, and a relaxed lifestyle. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences reflected in food, festivals, language, and daily life. Living costs are generally moderate, although resort islands can be more expensive and seasonal. International hires normally need employer sponsorship for an Employment Pass, and the company usually handles approval and immigration paperwork. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, insurance, tax, contract terms, and visa conditions before relocating. English is widely used in hospitality, while Malay is the national language.
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