Sales Manager

Role summary

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The Sales Manager is expected to drive room, meeting, event and corporate business for Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral. Requirements typically include hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of the Kuala Lumpur market, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies and event organizers. The candidate should be commercially minded, confident in presentations, organized, target-driven and comfortable using sales systems and reporting tools. Responsibilities include developing accounts, conducting sales calls, preparing proposals, attending industry events, managing client needs and supporting revenue goals. Flexibility, teamwork and a professional service attitude are essential.

About the employer

Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral is a contemporary Marriott International hotel located near Kuala Lumpur Sentral, one of the city’s main transport and business hubs. Aloft is Marriott’s modern, design-led brand, known for its energetic atmosphere, technology-friendly guest experience, social public spaces, music-inspired identity and approachable service. The hotel serves business travelers, groups, leisure guests and event customers, with accommodation, dining, meeting facilities and recreational amenities. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotel brands across many countries. Employees generally work within structured service standards, professional training programs and an international hospitality environment. Benefits and employment terms depend on the specific property, position and Malaysian employment regulations.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers strong opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, aviation, technology and business services. Kuala Lumpur is on the mainland rather than an island, while popular island destinations include Langkawi, Penang, Redang, Perhentian and Tioman. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous influences, and English is widely used in business and tourism. Kuala Lumpur provides modern shopping, public transport, diverse food and active nightlife, while island life is slower and more nature-focused. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored employment pass, with approval handled through the relevant Malaysian authorities; working before approval is not permitted. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, insurance, taxes and relocation support before accepting an offer. Weather is tropical, hot and humid year-round, with monsoon conditions varying by coast.