Commercial Sales Manager [Beauty Events]

KL International Beauty Week; Hulu Kelang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty and lifestyle media company in Malaysia is seeking a Commercial Sales Manager to drive media and sponsorship sales for KL International Beauty Week and The Highlighter MY. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of sales experience, particularly in beauty or lifestyle brands. This role involves managing the end-to-end sales cycle, building client relationships, and creating tailored proposals. Join a dynamic team that shapes trends in the beauty industry and delivers impactful campaigns.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of media, events, or brand partnership sales experience.
• Proven ability to sell to beauty or lifestyle brands.
• Strong understanding of events and digital ad products.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales cycle end-to-end: outreach, pitch, close, and retain.
• Sell booth spaces and sponsorships for KL International Beauty Week.
• Pitch and close digital ad campaigns across The Highlighter MY.

Skills

Sales experience

Leadership

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google tools

Job description

Location: Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

Company: KL Beauty Week Sdn Bhd

Brands: KL International Beauty Week (KLIBW) & The Highlighter MY

Are you an energetic, talkative go-getter with a passion for sales and the beauty industry? KL Beauty Week Sdn Bhd, the force behind Malaysia's biggest beauty event—KL International Beauty Week—and publisher of The Highlighter MY, a leading online magazine for lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and travel, is looking for a dynamic Commercial Sales Manager to join our growing team!

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and results-driven Commercial Sales Manager to lead booth, Sponsorship and media sales across KL International Beauty Week and The Highlighter MY. You’ll be the go‑to for beauty and lifestyle brands looking to activate through our platforms – whether it’s booking a booth at KLIBW, launching a product via a PR event, or rolling out a digital campaign with our editorial and social teams.

You’ll own the sales cycle end‑to‑end: outreach, pitch, close, and retain.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Team.
• Sell booth spaces and sponsorships for KL International Beauty Week, targeting beauty and lifestyle brands.
• Pitch and close digital ad campaigns across The Highlighter MY, including branded content, display ads, social media, articles, and influencer collaborations.
• Package and sell PR and sponsorship activations like product launches, pop‑ups, and event integrations.
• Build and manage strong relationships with brand managers, agencies, and media buyers.
• Create sharp, strategic proposals tailored to client goals across multiple platforms.
• Coordinate closely with editorial, digital, and events teams to bring campaigns to life.
• Track performance, optimise campaigns, and deliver post‑campaign reporting to clients.
• Stay ahead of trends in beauty, lifestyle, content marketing, and consumer events.

Requirements

• 3+ years of media, events, or brand partnership sales experience.
• Proven ability to sell to beauty or lifestyle brands.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of advertising sales experience.
• Strong understanding of both events and digital ad products (e.g. articles, media ad sales, activations, influencer marketing, social media, brand/product launch).
• Demonstrated ability to exceed revenue targets and manage key client accounts.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google.
• Confidence in pitching to senior stakeholders and closing deals.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strategic thinking with a creative edge and a performance mindset.

Bonus if You Have

• Experience selling booths or sponsorships at expos or B2C events.
• Worked in publishing, digital media, beauty or agency settings.

Why Join Us?

This isn’t just a sales role — it’s a chance to shape how the region’s most exciting beauty and lifestyle brands show up across digital and real‑world touchpoints. You’ll be part of a team that builds culture, drives trends, and creates buzz that sticks.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join the team that’s redefining beauty and lifestyle media in Malaysia, send your resume and a short cover letter to [e-mail]. Please include “Commercial Sales Manager ” in the subject line.

Join us to take KL International Beauty Week and The Highlighter MY to new heights. Together, let’s create unforgettable experiences and make waves in the beauty industry!