Sales Coordinator

Role summary

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The Sales Coordinator supports the hotel’s sales team by handling inquiries, preparing proposals, maintaining client records, coordinating appointments, updating reports, and assisting with corporate, group, and event bookings. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, along with strong administration, communication, and organisational skills. Customer-service or hotel sales experience is advantageous. The role expects attention to detail, professional follow-up, teamwork, confidence with Microsoft Office and hotel systems, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in English is important; knowledge of Malay or other languages is an advantage.

About the employer

Element by Marriott Kuala Lumpur is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous countries. Element Hotels focuses on modern, sustainable extended-stay accommodation, offering practical rooms, wellness facilities, flexible work areas, and environmentally conscious features. The Kuala Lumpur property serves business and leisure travellers in Malaysia’s capital, with convenient access to commercial districts, shopping, dining, and transport links. Marriott is known for structured training, international career opportunities, service standards, and employee benefits that may include discounted stays, meals, insurance, and development programmes. In this role, the Sales Coordinator would support the hotel’s commercial operation by helping maintain client relationships, coordinating sales administration, and contributing to room, meeting, and event business.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers hospitality and sales opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, and resort areas on islands and coastal regions. Jobs are available in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, airlines, and travel companies, with English widely used in international workplaces. Malaysian culture is multicultural, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous traditions, with excellent food, festivals, and welcoming communities. Lifestyle costs are generally moderate, although central Kuala Lumpur and popular resorts are more expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the company usually handles approval through Malaysia’s immigration system; requirements vary by salary and position. Relocating candidates should budget for deposits, transport, medical checks, and initial accommodation. Malaysia’s tropical climate, modern cities, beaches, and islands offer a comfortable balance between career opportunities and outdoor living.