Shangri-La Group Hiring! Full Time Sales Manager in Sabah - Ricebowl

Find Your Shangri-La in Shangri-La!

Our Vision : To be the best-loved hospitality group, pioneering new horizons and setting new benchmarks.

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a luxurious beachfront resort located just 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu city. The 498-room tropical retreat features six popular restaurants and bars, including the famous Sunset Bar and Coco-Joe’s Bar & Grill, known for breathtaking Sabah sunsets. The resort also offers private island transfers to Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park for snorkelling adventures, as well as the renowned Chi, The Spa, located on its own private spa island and inspired by traditional Asian healing philosophies.

We warmly welcome talented individuals to become part of the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu family.

Joy binds us together - through our Asian art of hosting, shared growth, and the opportunity to create a positive impact as part of our global family. Let your joy flourish with us and make your Shangri-La come true.

We are looking for Sales Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for driving hotel sales and revenue, developing new business, and maintaining strong client relationships while achieving sales targets and delivering excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective sales strategies to achieve revenue and business targets.
• Identify and develop new corporate, leisure, MICE, travel trade, and key account opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, travel agents, event planners, and business partners.
• Conduct sales calls, client visits, hotel presentations, site inspections, and networking activities.
• Manage key accounts and maximize revenue opportunities across hotel facilities and services.
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and performance updates for management.
• Work closely with Revenue Management, Reservations, Events, Front Office, and other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Represent the hotel at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and business opportunities.
  
  

Requirements

• Possess a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of sales experience in a luxury hotel or upscale hospitality environment.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business.
• Strong knowledge of corporate, MICE, leisure, and/or travel trade markets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify revenue opportunities.
• Professional appearance and a genuine passion for luxury hospitality.
• Ability to work independently while being an effective team player.
• Proficiency in English; additional Mandarin languages are an advantage.
  
  

If you are enthusiastic to be part of our family, please send your application with CV and relevant documents to by 30 September 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview & selection