Sales Manager

Job Description

The Sales Manager is expected to generate hotel business by developing relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, meeting planners and local organizations. Responsibilities typically include preparing sales plans, conducting client visits, responding to enquiries, negotiating rates, securing group and event bookings, maintaining accounts and achieving revenue targets. Candidates should have hotel sales or hospitality experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, commercial awareness and confidence using sales and property-management systems. The role requires professionalism, initiative, regular market networking and the ability to work independently while collaborating with rooms, events, food and beverage and revenue teams. Knowledge of the Malaysian business market and flexibility to attend client meetings or industry events are advantageous.

Company Info

Courtyard by Marriott Setia Alam is a contemporary business and leisure hotel operated under Courtyard by Marriott, one of Marriott International’s globally recognized select-service brands. The hotel is located in Setia Alam, Selangor, near commercial districts, shopping areas, convention facilities and major transport links around Shah Alam and Klang Valley. Courtyard properties generally focus on practical comfort, efficient service, business travel and flexible meeting facilities, while also welcoming families and short-break guests. Marriott International is a major global hospitality company with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Employees typically benefit from structured operating standards, international training, career mobility and associate travel programs, subject to eligibility. The sales team supports room revenue, meetings, corporate accounts, group bookings and local partnerships.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers varied hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah and Sarawak, especially in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events and tourism sales. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous influences; English is widely used in business, while learning basic Malay is helpful. Lifestyle ranges from busy city living to relaxed island and coastal communities, with generally affordable food and transport compared with many international destinations. Foreign nationals normally need employer sponsorship and an approved Employment Pass before starting work; the employer usually handles much of the application process. Applicants should confirm current immigration rules, salary thresholds and eligibility with Marriott and Malaysian authorities. Setia Alam is a suburban, modern area with access to Shah Alam, Klang and Kuala Lumpur, but relocating employees should budget for housing, transport, insurance and document processing.