Sales Executive

Travelodge Hotels Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Travelodge Hotels Asia is seeking a dynamic Sales Executive in Kuala Lumpur to drive hotel revenue. You will prospect new clients, nurture existing accounts, and showcase our hotel's spaces and services. If you excel at networking, closing deals, and delivering hospitality excellence, this role is for you.

You will collaborate with teams to coordinate group arrivals, events, and proposals, while staying informed about market trends and competitors.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of sales experience in hospitality, tourism, or events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, persuasive pitches, and negotiation.
• Networker with ability to build long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek and qualify new business through cold calls, networking, site inspections, and market research.
• Grow relationships with existing clients and travel agencies to secure repeat business.
• Meet or exceed room-night and revenue targets set by management.
• Draft tailored proposals and negotiate contract terms within guidelines; finalize bookings.
• Collaborate with hotel teams to ensure seamless group arrivals and events.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and local events for new sales angles.
• Maintain accurate client profiles, sales activities, and CRM pipeline.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Networking

CRM/PMS familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Education

Diploma/degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing

Tools

PMS

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven Sales Executive to join our team. In this role, you will be the face of our property, responsible for driving hotel revenue. You will actively prospect new clients, maintain strong relationships with existing accounts, and showcase our hotel's unique spaces and services. If you love networking, closing deals, and delivering exceptional hospitality experiences, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively seek out and qualify new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, site inspections, and market research
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients and travel agencies to ensure repeat business
• Meet or exceed room-night and revenue goals set by management
• Draft tailored proposals, negotiate contract terms within established guidelines, and finalize bookings
• Work closely with the teams to ensure seamless execution of group arrivals and events
• Stay updated on competitor activities, market trends, and local events to identify new sales angles
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client profiles, sales activities, and pipeline tracking in the hotel's CRM

Qualifications & Skills

• 1-3 years of sales experience, preferably within the hospitality, tourism, or event industry
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to deliver persuasive pitches and negotiate confidently
• A natural networker who genuinely enjoys building long-term relationships with clients and colleagues
• Familiarity with hotel property management systems (PMS) and CRMs is highly preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• A degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is a plus, but proven sales track record is valued most.