Sales Executive - Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel (pre Opening Team)

Sales Executive - Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel (Pre Opening Team)

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of more than 536 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travelers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli, NH Hotel Group, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Marriott, and Minor International properties, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America.

Avani Hotels & Resorts is a vibrant upscale brand offering relaxed comfort and contemporary style. Avani was launched in response to an increasingly influential group of discerning travelers who appreciate stylish design and excellent service, but also demand great value. Avani hotels are designed for the way we travel now. And we think it's all about balance. Balance between coolness and kindness, between design and function, and between service and privacy.

Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel is set to open in Q3 2026 with 352 new keys ready to welcome business and leisure travelers with trademark AVANI sleep satisfaction, contemporary living spaces, and Honest Food. The hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant and a rooftop pool & bar, as well as 855 square meters of meeting space, perfect for conferences or social functions.

Job Description

You will be the salespoint of contact for all existing and potential customers to the hotel and will negotiate and confirm all events within the guidelines of the Hotels Sales Strategy. Additionally you will identify up-selling opportunities, maximize revenue through catering and group bookings, and provide efficient and effective service to handle customer inquiries within predefined parameters in order to close sales. You will report directly to the Sales Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in any field • At least 2 years experiences in Sales & Marketing • Strong in inter-personal and leadership skills • Experience in hotel/property management or the entertainment business • Proficiency in English communication • Strong in driving results and good negotiation techniques