Events Sales Executive

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain in Kota Kinabalu is seeking an experienced Events Sales Executive. This role involves managing catering events, maximizing business opportunities, and ensuring effective communication with clients. Ideal candidates should be fluent in English and Malay, have at least 1 year of relevant experience, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join us at this unique resort, where your growth and career development are prioritized within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Exceptional learning opportunities

Career advancement pathways

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a similar position.
• Self-starter and positive role model.
• Ability to interact and display initiative.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling catering events and groups with more than 10 rooms.
• Maximizes business opportunities and ensures effective communication with clients.
• Coordinates efficiently among internal departments.

Skills

Fluent written and spoken English

Fluent written and spoken Malay

Team player

Ability to multi-task

Presentable appearance

Job description

‘Find your Shangri-La at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu.’ We do not merely work—we weave joy and wonder into the everyday. We invest deeply in our people, supporting them as they pursue their passions while creating moments of joy for our guests, all wrapped in the care of our growing Shangri-La family.

At Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We prioritize your growth by offering exceptional learning opportunities, career advancement pathways, and a supportive work environment that feels like family. Our commitment to honour, respect, and inclusivity ensures every colleague feels valued and empowered to thrive.

As a preferred employer, we provide competitive work benefits, equal opportunities, and comprehensive training programs to help you reach your full potential. From internal promotions to recognition initiatives, we ensure every team member is set up for success and acknowledged for their contributions.

Nestled along the stunning coastline of Sabah, our resort offers more than just a workplace. With 494 guest rooms, a 64-acre nature reserve—the Rasa Ria Reserve—home to wildlife like long-tailed macaques and slow lorises, and an 18-hole championship golf course with breathtaking views of Mt. Kinabalu (a UNESCO World Heritage site), we inspire a deep connection and joy to nature, purpose, and community.

Joining Shangri-La Rasa Ria is more than a career move—it’s an opportunity to be part of a legacy of excellence, sustainability, and heartfelt hospitality. Together, we strive to create unforgettable moments of joy for our guests and joy of growth for our people.

We're looking for an experiencedEvents Sales Executive or aspiring to be required for our Sales & Marketing Division.

Job summary

The Events Executive, under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Events Management or any assigned Managers, is responsible for the successful handling of catering events and groups involving more than 10 rooms and maximizes business opportunities and ensures effective communication with clients, as well as efficient coordination among internal departments.

Requirement

• Presentable, pleasant, and neat appearance.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Malay; additional language i.e., any local / international language is a definite advantage.
• At least 1 year experience in similar position
• An articulate, self-starter, team player, experience in handling a team and positive role model
• Ability to interact, displays initiative and able to multi-task
• Malaysian Nationality only.

Interested candidates may apply and attach their Curriculum Vitae before 19 February 2026.