Sales Manager

Job Description

The Sales Manager is responsible for generating hotel revenue by developing corporate, leisure, group, wedding, and event business. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, along with several years of hotel sales experience and a strong understanding of the Malaysian market. The successful candidate should be confident in client presentations, contract negotiation, account management, sales forecasting, and networking. Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills are expected. The role also requires meeting revenue targets, maintaining key accounts, identifying new business opportunities, coordinating with operations, and representing Palm Garden Hotel and Marriott professionally.

Company Info

Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is a contemporary Marriott-affiliated property located within IOI Resort City in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The hotel serves business travellers, families, leisure guests, weddings, meetings, and major events, benefiting from its proximity to shopping, golf, attractions, and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. As part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, the property combines an independent local character with access to Marriott’s international systems, standards, loyalty programme, and global distribution network. Its commercial team works closely with rooms, food and beverage, events, and operations departments to grow occupancy, group bookings, corporate accounts, and overall guest revenue. The hotel offers a professional environment for hospitality employees seeking experience in sales, events, hotel operations, and an internationally recognised brand.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers strong opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, events, retail, technology, and shared services. Putrajaya is a planned, modern administrative city rather than an island, with broad roads, green spaces, lakes, and easy access to Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia’s culture is multicultural, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous traditions, with varied festivals and excellent food. Lifestyle costs are generally lower than in Singapore or many Western cities, although Kuala Lumpur and resort areas can be more expensive. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship, an approved Employment Pass, and relevant immigration clearance before starting work. Candidates should confirm eligibility, salary, accommodation, medical coverage, and relocation support with the employer. English is widely used in business, while Malay is the national language. Public transport is strongest around Kuala Lumpur, and private transport may be useful in Putrajaya.