Sales Executive (172986)

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Sales Executive to drive sales and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Hospitality, at least 1 year of experience, and excellent communication skills. This role requires proactivity in identifying business prospects and maintaining partnerships, contributing to the hotel’s growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving sales by implementing action plans and managing client relationships.
• Identifies new business prospects and maintains strong partnerships.
• Demonstrates strong negotiation skills to maximize hotel profits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

English language fluency

Education

Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality, or Hotel Management

Job description

Traders cater to savvy, passionate travellers who appreciate smart functionality and getting things done. Guests enjoy a blend of thoughtful simplicity with the warmth of Asian hospitality. No matter the purpose of the trip – work, rest or play, each Traders offers a thoughtfully designed environment enabling guests to be focused on what really matters.

Located at the heart of the Kuala Lumpur city Centre,Traders Hotel by Shangri-Lais looking for a dynamic, passionate, and multi-skilled talent in delivering our Asian hospitality.

Department:Sales & Marketing

Reports To: Director of Sales

Job Summary: The Sales Executive is responsible for driving sales by implementing action plans, managing client relationships, and maximizing revenue opportunities. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying new business prospects and maintaining strong partnerships to support the company’s growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements all sales action plans related to his/her market areas as outlined in the marketing plan.

• Executes account coverage to optimize business opportunities.

• Establishes and maintains effective communication channel.

• Demonstrate strong negotiation skill to maximize hotel profit in all revenue producing areas.

• Attend major travel and trade function as assigned.

• Conducts daily sales calls and arrange familiarization/site inspection trips to hotels by corporate clients.

• Disseminates sales related information to other departments as appropriate.

• Closely follows up with all business leads, assigned project or duties and advise immediate superior with job progress.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality, or Hotel Management.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry.

• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and skilled in using office equipment.

Due to work permit restrictions, only citizens of Malaysia and Permanent Residents of Malaysia shall be considered.