Senior Event Sales Manager

Role summary

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The Senior Event Sales Manager is responsible for securing conferences, weddings, meetings and social events, developing corporate and agency accounts, preparing proposals, negotiating contracts and achieving revenue targets. Candidates typically need a hospitality, business or marketing qualification and several years of hotel or event sales experience, preferably in a luxury property. Strong knowledge of the Malaysian events market, sales forecasting, budgeting and customer relationship management is expected. The role requires excellent English communication, presentation and negotiation skills; additional languages are advantageous. The successful candidate should be commercially focused, well organised, confident with senior clients, capable of leading sales initiatives and willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group originating in Asia, with hotels, resorts and residences across major cities and holiday destinations worldwide. The company is recognised for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and premium accommodation, dining, wellness and event facilities. Its Malaysian properties serve business travellers, leisure guests, weddings, conferences and international groups. Shangri-La generally promotes professional development, multicultural teamwork and guest-focused service, while providing employees with experience in an established global hotel organisation. Compensation may include service charge, accommodation or transport support, meals, medical benefits, staff rates and performance incentives, depending on the property and employment terms. The exact role, reporting structure and benefits should be confirmed directly with the recruiting hotel.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers island-based opportunities in hospitality, events, food and beverage, wellness, marine tourism and resort operations, especially in Langkawi, Penang, Redang, Perhentian and Tioman. Langkawi combines international resorts, beaches and a relaxed lifestyle, while Penang offers stronger urban amenities, heritage culture, restaurants and a larger professional community. Local culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous influences; English is widely used in tourism. Living costs are generally lower than in Singapore or major Western cities, though island housing and imported goods can be expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with approval handled before starting work. Relocation planning should cover accommodation, healthcare, banking, tax registration and transport. Island life is warm and scenic but can be quieter, seasonal and less connected than Kuala Lumpur, so confirm housing and travel arrangements before accepting an offer.