Events Sales Coordinator

Job Description

The Events Sales Coordinator supports the sales and events team by handling enquiries, preparing proposals and quotations, coordinating site inspections, updating client records and assisting with event planning and follow-up. Candidates should have hospitality, sales, events or administrative experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and confidence using office and customer relationship systems. The role requires attention to detail, professional client service, teamwork and the ability to manage several deadlines. Flexibility is expected, as hotel events may involve evenings, weekends and public holidays. Knowledge of local venues, corporate functions and banquet operations is beneficial, while fluent English and relevant local language skills are usually preferred.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets. The company is recognised for its service-focused approach, elegant properties, restaurants, meeting facilities and resort experiences. Shangri-La hotels commonly provide opportunities in front office, food and beverage, events, sales, finance, engineering, wellness and management. In Malaysia, the group operates prominent city and resort properties, serving business travellers, leisure guests, wedding parties and corporate events. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate warm hospitality, cultural awareness, teamwork and high professional standards. The company also offers structured operational experience and potential career mobility within the wider hotel group.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Malacca and other resort destinations. Events sales roles are strongest in hotels, convention centres, wedding venues and tourism businesses, with demand rising during holiday and conference seasons. Malaysian culture is multicultural, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous traditions, and English is widely used in hotels. Lifestyle costs vary: Kuala Lumpur is more urban and expensive, while Langkawi and other islands offer a slower, beach-oriented lifestyle but fewer specialised services. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the company must meet immigration and salary requirements before work begins. Candidates should confirm visa eligibility, accommodation, transport, healthcare and tax arrangements. Malaysia's tropical climate, diverse food and welcoming communities can make relocation attractive, although weekend and public-holiday work is common in hospitality.