AsstMgr-Sales I

Role summary

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The Assistant Manager, Sales supports the hotel’s commercial team by developing corporate, group, leisure and local business accounts, generating leads, conducting client visits and sales calls, preparing proposals, and maintaining accurate records in hotel systems. The role typically requires hospitality or sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, good organization, and confidence using Microsoft Office and sales-management tools. Fluency in Japanese is highly desirable for local clients, while English is useful for international business. The successful candidate is expected to meet revenue targets, build lasting client relationships, coordinate with rooms, food and beverage, and events teams, and represent Moxy Kyoto with energy, professionalism and a proactive, guest-focused attitude.

About the employer

Moxy Kyoto is a lifestyle hotel operating under Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s energetic, design-led brand for modern travelers. Moxy properties combine a social lobby, bar-led guest experience, flexible public spaces and a youthful, informal service style. The Kyoto hotel is positioned to serve leisure travelers, international visitors, groups and business guests exploring one of Japan’s most important cultural destinations. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across more than 140 countries and territories. Employees generally benefit from an international working environment, brand training, career-development opportunities and access to Marriott’s global associate programs. At Moxy Kyoto, the sales team plays an important role in growing local partnerships, attracting group and corporate business, and maintaining the hotel’s distinctive, friendly identity.

Working in Japan

Japan offers hospitality, tourism, sales, teaching, technology and service opportunities, particularly in Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, Okinawa and Hokkaido. Kyoto provides a quieter lifestyle, rich traditions, temples, seasonal festivals and strong tourism demand, though housing and daily expenses can be high. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, teamwork, politeness, attention to detail and respect for hierarchy. Learning conversational Japanese is a major advantage, especially in customer-facing roles. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work visa matching their occupation; applicants should confirm eligibility, required documents and sponsorship directly with the company and the Japanese embassy. Relocation usually involves securing housing, registering an address, obtaining a residence card, arranging health insurance and setting up banking and mobile services. Public transport is excellent, but Kyoto can be crowded during peak tourist seasons. Japan is generally safe, clean and efficient, with four distinct seasons and excellent regional travel connections.