Assistant Sales Manager

Role summary

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The Assistant Sales Manager supports the hotel’s sales strategy by developing client relationships, securing business, conducting property presentations, preparing proposals, and helping achieve room-night and revenue targets. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, together with hotel sales experience, preferably in an upscale or international property. Strong communication, negotiation, networking, presentation, and organizational skills are expected. The role requires confidence in dealing with corporate, leisure, group, and event clients, familiarity with local and international markets, and competence with sales systems and standard office software. Flexibility, professional grooming, teamwork, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to meeting targets are important.

About the employer

W Kuala Lumpur is a luxury lifestyle hotel operated under W Hotels, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located in Kuala Lumpur, the property combines contemporary design, restaurants and bars, wellness facilities, event spaces, and energetic service aimed at business and leisure travelers. W Hotels is known for its distinctive, youthful brand style, music-led atmosphere, and emphasis on memorable guest experiences. Marriott International provides global career mobility, structured training, employee travel benefits, and opportunities across a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts. At W Kuala Lumpur, commercial team members typically work with corporate accounts, travel partners, event organizers, and other business segments to grow room, meeting, and outlet revenue in a competitive city market.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers strong opportunities in hotels, tourism, restaurants, events, retail, technology, and international business, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, and Sabah. Kuala Lumpur is a modern, multicultural city with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and international influences, excellent food, shopping, public transport, and an active urban lifestyle. Island destinations such as Langkawi provide a slower pace, beaches, nature, and resort employment, although salaries and services may differ from the capital. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with approval handled through Malaysian immigration authorities; requirements depend on salary, qualifications, and role. Relocating workers should arrange a valid passport, employment contract, accommodation, insurance, and local banking access. English is widely used in hospitality, while Malay and Mandarin can be valuable additional languages.