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Jessica Alex

Jessica Alex

Penampang,Sabah

Summary

Dynamic sales leader with proven expertise in Local MICE markets, travel agent relations, and government/GLC accounts. Skilled in sales prospecting, negotiation, and team leadership, with a strong track record of developing strategies, forecasting revenue, and driving performance. Adept at analyzing market trends to deliver sustainable growth and align sales initiatives with business goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Associate Director of Sales

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
2018.03 - Current

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist Director of Sales & Marketing in monthly pegboard meetings, preparing forecasts, and aligning strategies with organizational goals.
  • Develop and execute sales strategies targeting local MICE market and government/GLC agencies (e.g., Istana, Dewan Undangan Negeri Sabah, Jabatan Ketua Menteri, Protokol Sabah).
  • Monitor and evaluate Event Sales team performance, ensuring targets are met and exceeded.
  • Strengthen relationships with government bodies, corporate clients, and key stakeholders to secure repeat and long-term business.
  • Collaborate with marketing to design campaigns and activities.
  • Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on sales performance, market trends, and opportunities.
  • Mentor and guide Event Sales team to enhance professionalism, negotiation skills, and client engagement.

Head Of Tourism Management

Asian Tourism International College
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
2007.04 - 2016.12
  • Head of Tourism School: Oversees school’s progress, activities, and development. Responsible for managing faculty, ensuring programs meet industry and MOHE standards, building partnerships, and driving strategic growth.
  • Lecturer of Tourism: Focuses on teaching and research. Prepares lessons for assigned subjects, ensures exam questions comply with MOHE requirements, mentors students, and contributes to academic development through research and curriculum delivery.

Sales Mananger

Sutera Harbour Resort
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
2007.04 - 2009.04

Responsible for driving revenue growth through MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) and Travel Agent channels, while monitoring and optimizing individual sales performance. This role requires strong leadership, client relationship management, and strategic sales planning.

Sales Executive / Sales Coordinator

Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort
Tuaran, Sabah
2003.08 - 2007.04
  • Sales Executive - client-facing, revenue-driven, and responsible for closing deals.
  • Sales Coordinator - support-focused, ensuring smooth operations and assisting manager with day-to-day tasks.

Education

Bach. (Hons) Tourism Management - Tourism Management

University Teknology Mara
Shah Alam
2000.01 - 2021.12

Skills

  • Sales prospect/ Sales negotiation
  • Lead team to drive performance Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with business goals
  • Forecast accurately and manage budgets effectively
  • Analyze performance data and market trends to inform decisions
  • Opera and Envision sales system
  • Computer literal skills

Affiliations

  • Watch movies, reading, baking and spending time with family

Timeline

Associate Director of Sales

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
2018.03 - Current

Head Of Tourism Management

Asian Tourism International College
2007.04 - 2016.12

Sales Mananger

Sutera Harbour Resort
2007.04 - 2009.04

Sales Executive / Sales Coordinator

Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort
2003.08 - 2007.04

Bach. (Hons) Tourism Management - Tourism Management

University Teknology Mara
2000.01 - 2021.12
Jessica Alex