The Event Sales Manager (Wedding Planner) is responsible for promoting and selling wedding packages, developing client relationships, conducting venue visits, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events with hotel departments and external suppliers. Candidates should have experience in hotel sales, wedding planning, event management, or a related hospitality role, together with strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and organizational skills. A confident, service-focused personality and the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and several events at once are expected. Familiarity with the Malaysian wedding market, luxury hospitality standards, and event software is advantageous. The role may require flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, and professionally managed events. In Malaysia, Shangri-La operates established city and resort properties serving business travelers, leisure guests, weddings, conferences, and social celebrations. Employees generally work in a guest-focused environment where presentation, teamwork, cultural awareness, and attention to detail are important. The group offers opportunities across hotel operations, commercial functions, food and beverage, events, and management. Benefits and development opportunities vary by property, position, and employment contract, but international exposure and internal career mobility may be available.
Malaysia offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, retail, and corporate services, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, and other coastal destinations. Island life in Langkawi, Penang, or Sabah can be relaxed and community-oriented, with beaches, local markets, water activities, and diverse Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous cultures. Kuala Lumpur provides more urban convenience, international schools, shopping, and transport connections. Living costs vary, with resort islands often charging more for imported goods and accommodation. Malaysia is generally welcoming, though workplace communication may involve English and several local languages. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the company must meet immigration requirements before work begins. Candidates should confirm visa sponsorship, accommodation, medical coverage, transport, taxes, and contract terms before relocating. Climate is hot and humid year-round, with regional monsoon seasons.
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