Assistant Director of Sales - MICE

Role summary

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The Assistant Director of Sales – MICE supports the hotel’s meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions business by developing corporate accounts, securing events and achieving revenue targets. Requirements typically include a degree or diploma in hospitality, business or marketing, several years of hotel sales experience, and a strong background in MICE or group sales. Candidates should understand the Kuala Lumpur market, have excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills, and be comfortable managing client relationships, proposals, site inspections and event handovers. The role expects commercial awareness, creative sales planning, teamwork across hotel departments, professional grooming, accurate reporting and flexibility to attend client meetings, networking events and occasional activities outside standard office hours.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous countries. Its brands range from full-service luxury properties to select-service and extended-stay hotels. W Hotels, part of Marriott’s luxury collection, is known for energetic design, contemporary dining, music, nightlife and highly personalized guest experiences. W Kuala Lumpur is located in the city centre near the Petronas Twin Towers and serves both leisure and business travelers, including conferences, corporate meetings and social events. The hotel combines modern Malaysian influences with W’s distinctive lifestyle-focused brand identity. Employees generally work in a fast-paced, international environment where sales performance, service quality, teamwork and creative guest engagement are important.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, events, sales, technology and international business, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi and Kota Kinabalu. Its culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian and Indigenous traditions, with a generally welcoming, multicultural atmosphere. City life is convenient and modern, while islands such as Langkawi, Tioman and the Perhentians provide beaches, diving and a slower lifestyle. Kuala Lumpur has extensive public transport, shopping, healthcare and international schools, though traffic and humidity can be challenging. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship for an Employment Pass; the company submits the application and immigration approval is required before working. Candidates should confirm current salary, tax, housing and visa conditions directly with the employer. Relocation is usually easiest for applicants with relevant experience, strong English and skills suited to Malaysia’s hospitality market.