Sales Manager

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The Sales Manager is responsible for driving room, meeting, event, and corporate sales for Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel. Requirements typically include hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of the Kuala Lumpur market, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, and event planners. Candidates should be commercially minded, target driven, well organised, and comfortable preparing proposals, conducting sales calls, attending networking events, and managing accounts. Familiarity with Marriott systems and strong written and spoken English are advantageous. The role also expects teamwork, professional presentation, accurate sales reporting, and a proactive approach to achieving revenue and guest satisfaction goals.

About the employer

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating and franchising a broad portfolio of hospitality brands across more than 140 countries and territories. Its brands include Sheraton, Marriott Hotels, Westin, The Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, and many others. Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel is a full-service luxury hotel in central Kuala Lumpur, serving business travellers, leisure guests, meetings, weddings, and international events. The property offers accommodation, restaurants and bars, conference facilities, leisure amenities, and Marriott Bonvoy participation. Employees can typically expect an international working environment, structured service standards, training opportunities, and access to career mobility across Marriott properties. Sales staff support the hotel’s commercial performance by developing client relationships and promoting its rooms, events, dining, and business facilities.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers hospitality, tourism, sales, food and beverage, engineering, and hotel-management opportunities, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak. Although Kuala Lumpur is on the mainland, Malaysia has popular island destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, Perhentian, Redang, and the islands of Sabah. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences, and English is widely used in hotels and business. Lifestyle costs are moderate compared with many international cities, while Kuala Lumpur provides modern transport, shopping, healthcare, and dining. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with approval handled through the company and Malaysian authorities. Candidates should secure a written offer before relocating, confirm salary and accommodation arrangements, check passport validity, and budget for deposits, transport, and initial living expenses.