Events Manager

Job summary:

• Looking for candidates available to work:
• Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
• Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
• Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
• Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
• Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
• More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected salary: RM4,000 - RM8,000 per month
• Immediate start available

Responsibilities:

• Lead, drive and oversee the overall planning for event projects, such as academic meetings, symposiums, workshops, or booth exhibitions.
• Ensure the smooth execution of event production and logistics, optimizing resources planning for maximum efficiency.
• Employ the highest standards of practice to deliver optimum results for all events.
• Day-to-day liaison with internal teams, venues, contractors, suppliers, and exhibitors to keep event projects on track.
• Compile post-event reports and analysis, including budget management and cost bargaining.
• Flexibility to travel abroad for event support, particularly to Hong Kong and Singapore.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers.
• Manage the event budget.
• Handle problems that arise during the event.
• Ensure the event complies with insurance, health, and safety standards.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in event management, marketing, communications, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant B2B event experience.
• High ability to work independently, meet deadlines consistently, and operate within budgetary targets; excellent time management, organization, and prioritizing skills.
• Confident team player with a creative and innovative approach; well-organized with meticulous attention to detail and strong proofreading and analytical skills.
• Familiar with hybrid meeting settings, knowledge of common online meeting software, and experience working with vendors of PA systems, stages, and control panels.
• Mature, proactive, able to work independently with a positive attitude.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; must speak fluently in Cantonese and have experience hosting events independently as PIC.
• Great communication skills, fast-paced, and detail-oriented.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to multitask in fast-paced environments.
• Good networking and customer service skills.
• The ability to identify potential legal liabilities and take steps to mitigate them is an added advantage.