Sales Coordinator

Job Description

The Sales Coordinator supports the hotel’s sales team by handling client enquiries, preparing proposals, coordinating appointments and site inspections, maintaining records, and assisting with group, meeting, and event bookings. Candidates should have good communication, organization, customer-service, and administrative skills, along with confidence using email, office software, and reservation or sales systems. Previous experience in hotel sales, events, reservations, or a related field is helpful. The role requires professionalism, attention to detail, responsiveness, and the ability to manage several priorities while working cooperatively with front office, food and beverage, and operations teams. Flexibility to work weekends or public holidays may be expected in a resort environment.

Company Info

Aloft by Marriott Langkawi Pantai Tengah is a modern lifestyle resort operated under Marriott International’s Aloft brand. Located near Pantai Tengah, one of Langkawi’s popular beaches, the hotel combines contemporary design, relaxed service, music-led social spaces, dining, leisure facilities, and accommodation for holidaymakers, groups, and business travelers. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. Working at Aloft typically provides exposure to international service standards, Marriott systems, structured training, and career opportunities within a global hotel network. The Langkawi property serves both domestic and international guests and relies on coordinated teams across sales, events, rooms, food and beverage, engineering, and guest services to deliver a consistent resort experience.

Destination Guide

Langkawi offers strong opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, marine activities, retail, transport, and event services. The island’s culture blends Malay traditions with Chinese, Indian, and international influences, and visitors are expected to dress respectfully, especially near villages and religious sites. Lifestyle is generally relaxed, with beaches, waterfalls, island-hopping, diving, night markets, and outdoor activities, although peak holiday periods can be busy. Rent and daily expenses may be more manageable than in Kuala Lumpur, but transport is easier with a car or motorcycle. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored Malaysian work permit and should not begin employment on a tourist pass; approval must be arranged before starting work. Malaysian candidates relocating from elsewhere should budget for deposits, transport, and initial accommodation. Healthcare and major shopping are available, while some specialist services require travel to the mainland.