Sales Manager - Proactive

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The Sales Manager – Proactive is responsible for generating new business for Putrajaya Marriott Hotel through corporate accounts, travel agencies, event planners and other market segments. The role typically requires hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of the local business market, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and confidence using sales systems and Microsoft Office. A diploma or degree in hospitality, business or a related field is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to identify prospects, conduct client visits, prepare proposals, meet revenue targets, maintain account relationships, monitor competitors and support hotel sales strategies. Professional presentation, initiative, teamwork, accurate reporting and flexibility to attend networking events or travel locally are important.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating and franchising thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Its portfolio includes Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Courtyard and many others. Marriott places strong emphasis on guest service, commercial performance, employee development and consistent operating standards. Putrajaya Marriott Hotel is a full-service property serving government, corporate, leisure and meetings business in Malaysia’s administrative capital. The hotel offers accommodation, dining, conference facilities, recreation and event services, making proactive sales an important part of maintaining occupancy and group revenues. Employees generally work in a structured, multicultural environment with opportunities to build experience in hotel operations, account management and international hospitality.