Sales Coordinator

Role summary

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The Sales Coordinator supports the hotel’s sales and events team by preparing proposals, contracts, quotations, reports and correspondence; maintaining client records; coordinating site inspections; handling enquiries; and ensuring accurate communication between customers and operational departments. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree in hospitality, business, sales or a related field, together with administrative or hotel experience. Strong organisation, attention to detail, written and spoken English, customer-service skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are expected. Knowledge of hotel sales systems and experience with conferences, meetings or banquets are advantageous. The successful candidate should be professional, responsive, commercially aware and able to manage multiple deadlines in a busy convention-hotel environment.

About the employer

Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre is a major upscale hotel in central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, operating under the Renaissance Hotels brand, part of Marriott International. The property serves business travellers, leisure guests, meetings, conferences and social events, supported by extensive convention and banquet facilities. Its location provides access to Kuala Lumpur’s commercial districts, attractions, shopping areas and transport connections. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotel brands and properties across many countries. Renaissance Hotels focuses on distinctive design, local discovery and memorable guest experiences. Employees generally work within structured international standards covering guest service, sales performance, workplace conduct, learning and development, and operational teamwork.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah and Sarawak, including hotel operations, events, food and beverage, sales, tourism and wellness. Kuala Lumpur is the main business hub, while island destinations provide a more relaxed lifestyle and strong resort employment. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian and Indigenous influences; English is widely used in hotels, although Malay is the national language. Living costs vary, with Kuala Lumpur offering more urban convenience and island locations providing beaches, outdoor activities and slower-paced communities. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship for an Employment Pass, and must not begin work before approval. Applicants should confirm qualifications, contract terms, accommodation, medical requirements and immigration procedures with the employer. Malaysia’s climate is warm and humid year-round, with monsoon conditions varying by coast.