Sales Executive

Role summary

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The Sales Executive supports the hotel’s sales strategy by identifying business opportunities, developing relationships with corporate and travel clients, following up on leads, arranging property visits, preparing proposals, and achieving revenue targets. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, marketing, or a related field, plus relevant hotel or sales experience. Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, customer-service, and organizational skills are expected. Knowledge of Jakarta’s corporate and tourism markets, professional English, computer literacy, and a target-focused attitude are valuable. The role also requires teamwork with reservations, front office, events, and operations departments, along with accurate reporting and flexibility to attend client meetings or networking events.

About the employer

Sheraton Jakarta Soekarno Hatta Airport is a Marriott International hotel positioned to serve airport passengers, airline crews, business travelers, and leisure guests visiting the Jakarta area. Sheraton is a globally recognized full-service hospitality brand known for comfortable accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, fitness and wellness services, and dependable guest support. As part of Marriott International, the property benefits from international operating standards, structured training, career development programs, and access to Marriott Bonvoy guests and business networks. The Sales Executive works within this commercial environment, helping generate room, meeting, event, and catering revenue while maintaining long-term relationships with companies, travel agencies, and other accounts. The hotel’s airport location creates opportunities connected to aviation, corporate travel, conferences, and short-stay business.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers hospitality, sales, tourism, technology, education, and marine-related opportunities across islands such as Java, Bali, Sumatra, Lombok, and Sulawesi. Jakarta, on Java, is the country’s main business center, with a fast-paced urban lifestyle, extensive public transport, shopping, dining, and international communities. Bali and Lombok provide a more tourism-focused lifestyle, while other islands often offer quieter communities and growing resort markets. Indonesian culture emphasizes politeness, family, community, and respect for religious traditions; modest dress and sensitivity during Ramadan are important. Living costs vary considerably, with Jakarta and Bali generally more expensive than smaller cities. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship, an approved work permit, and the appropriate limited-stay visa or KITAS before starting work. Confirm current immigration rules, tax obligations, accommodation, healthcare, and relocation support with the employer.