Sales Executive

Role summary

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The Sales Executive supports Courtyard by Marriott Kuala Lumpur South in achieving room, meeting, and event revenue targets. Requirements typically include relevant hotel, sales, or business experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, professional English, basic computer proficiency, and the ability to build relationships with corporate clients, travel agencies, and local businesses. The candidate is expected to identify new business opportunities, manage client accounts, conduct sales visits, prepare proposals, follow up on leads, support hotel promotions, maintain accurate records, and work closely with reservations, events, and operations teams. A proactive, target-oriented attitude, polished presentation, teamwork, flexibility, and willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends are important.

About the employer

Courtyard by Marriott Kuala Lumpur South is a contemporary business hotel operating under Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. The property serves business travellers, leisure guests, groups, and event customers visiting the Kuala Lumpur area. Courtyard hotels are designed around practical comfort, reliable service, flexible meeting facilities, and convenient dining options. Employees typically work within Marriott's structured service standards and benefit from an international hospitality environment, training opportunities, and access to Marriott's global career network. The Kuala Lumpur South location forms part of the city's growing commercial and residential area, requiring strong local sales activity and relationships with companies, event organisers, travel partners, and community organisations. The hotel values guest satisfaction, teamwork, professional conduct, commercial performance, and consistent delivery of the Marriott brand experience.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers varied opportunities in hotels, tourism, food and beverage, retail, technology, manufacturing, and education. Kuala Lumpur is the main business hub, while Penang, Langkawi, Sabah, Sarawak, and other islands provide strong tourism and hospitality employment. Malaysian culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous traditions, with festivals, diverse food, and generally welcoming communities. Urban life is convenient and energetic, while island living is more relaxed and outdoors-oriented, with beaches, diving, rainforests, and warm weather. Accommodation and transport costs are usually lower than in many major international cities, although central Kuala Lumpur can be more expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employment pass sponsored by their employer; working before approval is not permitted. Candidates should confirm salary, benefits, accommodation, insurance, and relocation support before accepting an offer. A valid passport, authenticated qualifications, medical checks, and employer documentation may be required.