Senior Sales Manager (KL Based)

Role summary

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The Senior Sales Manager is expected to drive corporate, leisure, group and business-event revenue for Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu, while being based in Kuala Lumpur. Requirements typically include several years of hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of the Malaysian hospitality market, an established client network, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and confidence using sales and customer relationship systems. The successful candidate will develop accounts, identify new business, conduct hotel presentations and site inspections, prepare proposals, manage contracts, forecast revenue and maintain long-term client relationships. The role also requires regular travel, close coordination with revenue, reservations, events and operations teams, and a professional, target-focused approach consistent with Marriott International standards.

About the employer

Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu is an upscale Marriott International hotel located on the city’s waterfront in Sabah, Malaysia. The property offers contemporary accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities and leisure amenities, serving business travellers, holidaymakers, groups and events. Le Méridien is known for its European-inspired design, emphasis on art and culture, and modern interpretation of hospitality. As part of Marriott Bonvoy, the hotel benefits from Marriott’s international distribution network, loyalty programme, training resources and global operating standards. The hotel works closely with local businesses, tourism partners and international travel markets to promote Kota Kinabalu as a destination. A senior sales professional would support this commercial activity by building strategic accounts, attracting group and corporate business, and strengthening the hotel’s position in a competitive Malaysian market.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers varied opportunities across hotels, resorts, tourism, sales, technology, education and professional services. Kuala Lumpur is the main commercial centre, while Kota Kinabalu provides a more relaxed lifestyle with access to beaches, islands, Mount Kinabalu and Sabah’s diverse nature. Malaysian culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian and Indigenous traditions, with English widely used in business and tourism. Living costs are generally moderate, although central Kuala Lumpur and popular resort areas can be more expensive. Employees should secure a written offer and confirm that the employer will sponsor the appropriate Employment Pass before relocating; working on a tourist entry is not permitted. Employers normally handle immigration applications, while candidates should prepare passport, qualifications, references and medical documents. Malaysia’s tropical climate, strong food culture and friendly communities make relocation attractive, but traffic, humidity and regional travel distances should be considered.