Events Sales Coordinator

Role summary

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The Events Sales Coordinator supports the sales team in planning and coordinating meetings, conferences, weddings and other functions. Typical requirements include a diploma or degree in hospitality, business or a related field, strong administrative and communication skills, good computer literacy, and confidence dealing with clients and hotel departments. Experience in hotel events, catering or sales is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to respond promptly to enquiries, prepare proposals and contracts, maintain accurate booking records, coordinate event details, assist with site inspections, and provide reliable follow-up before and after each function. A professional appearance, attention to detail, teamwork, flexibility and the ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays are important.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts and residences across major destinations worldwide. Its properties are known for attentive service, comfortable accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and carefully managed meetings and events. In Malaysia, Shangri-La operates several well-established hotels and resorts, serving leisure travellers, corporate guests, wedding parties and international conferences. The company places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, staff development, service standards and creating memorable guest experiences. An Events Sales Coordinator would normally work closely with event organisers, sales colleagues, banquet teams, kitchen staff, front office and finance to turn enquiries into successful functions. The role can provide useful experience in hotel sales, event operations, customer relations and commercial administration, with opportunities to progress into event sales, catering sales or wider hotel commercial roles.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers varied island and coastal lifestyles, including Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, Redang, Pangkor and parts of Sabah and Sarawak. Hospitality jobs are common in resorts and city hotels, especially in front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, events, sales, wellness and engineering. Malay, Chinese and Indian influences shape the culture, while English is widely used in tourism and business. Lifestyle choices range from relaxed beaches and outdoor activities to lively cities, shopping and diverse food. Langkawi and Penang are popular with international workers, although resort locations can be seasonal and more isolated. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored employment pass, and the employer normally manages approval through Malaysian immigration authorities. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, meals, transport, medical coverage and work-permit arrangements before relocating. Costs are moderate, but island housing and transport availability vary significantly.