Sales Manager (KL Based)

Role summary

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The Sales Manager is expected to develop and maintain business relationships, generate room and event revenue, manage corporate and leisure accounts, and achieve agreed sales targets for Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu. The role typically requires experience in hotel sales, hospitality, tourism, or a related field, along with strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and account-management skills. The successful candidate should understand local and international markets, be comfortable conducting sales calls and client visits, and work effectively with revenue, reservations, events, and operations teams. A professional appearance, commercial awareness, willingness to travel, strong organisation, and familiarity with hotel sales systems are also expected. Fluency in English and relevant Malaysian languages would be advantageous.

About the employer

Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu is an upscale Marriott International hotel located in Sabah’s capital, overlooking the South China Sea and close to the city’s waterfront, markets, businesses, and attractions. The property serves corporate travellers, holidaymakers, groups, meetings, and events, offering rooms and suites, restaurants, leisure facilities, and conference services. Le Méridien is Marriott’s design-led European-inspired brand, known for a creative, culturally aware approach to hospitality, food, art, and guest experiences. As part of Marriott International, the hotel operates within a global network of properties and benefits from established service standards, training programmes, career mobility, and employee travel opportunities. A sales manager would support the property’s commercial performance by building client partnerships and promoting the hotel to corporate, group, leisure, and event markets.

Working in Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu is on the island of Borneo, in Malaysia’s state of Sabah, and offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, tourism, aviation, retail, marine activities, construction, education, healthcare, and services. The city has a relaxed coastal lifestyle, affordable food, outdoor recreation, and easy access to islands, rainforests, mountains, and diving areas. Sabah culture reflects Malay, Chinese, Indigenous, and other communities, with festivals and cuisine varying across the region. Malaysia’s Employment Pass is generally required for foreign professionals and is normally arranged by the employing company; approval depends on the role, qualifications, salary, and immigration rules. Relocating employees should confirm sponsorship, medical coverage, accommodation, tax, and dependent arrangements before accepting an offer. Public transport is improving, although many residents use cars or ride-hailing services.