Senior Sales Manager

Role summary

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The Senior Sales Manager is expected to drive room, meeting, event and business sales for Putrajaya Marriott Hotel. Responsibilities typically include developing corporate and agency accounts, identifying new market opportunities, managing key client relationships, preparing sales strategies, conducting client visits, negotiating contracts, meeting revenue targets and coordinating with hotel operations. Candidates should have relevant hotel sales experience, strong knowledge of the Malaysian hospitality market, proven business-development results and excellent communication and negotiation skills. Experience with Marriott systems, corporate accounts, MICE sales and local or international travel markets is advantageous. The role requires commercial awareness, professionalism, strong presentation skills, accurate forecasting, teamwork and the ability to work flexibly in a target-driven environment.

About the employer

Putrajaya Marriott Hotel is a full-service luxury hotel located in IOI Resort City, close to Malaysia’s federal administrative capital, Putrajaya, and within reach of Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The property is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts worldwide. The hotel serves business travellers, government and corporate clients, leisure guests, weddings and meetings, with accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and extensive event space. Marriott is known for structured service standards, international training, guest-focused operations and opportunities for career mobility across its global properties. Employees generally work in a diverse, service-led environment where sales performance, teamwork, professionalism and consistent guest experience are important.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers strong hospitality, tourism, sales and events opportunities, particularly in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah and Sarawak. Its culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous traditions, with Islam as the official religion and English widely used in business and hotels. Lifestyle ranges from modern city living to relaxed island communities, with excellent food, tropical weather and relatively affordable costs compared with many international destinations. Langkawi, Penang and parts of Sabah are popular island or coastal choices, although Putrajaya is inland and planned rather than island-based. Foreign professionals normally need an employment offer and an employer-sponsored Employment Pass; the company generally manages the application with Malaysian authorities. Requirements, salary thresholds and processing rules can change, so candidates should confirm current details before relocating. Housing, transport, healthcare and schooling should be researched in advance, especially for family moves.