Assistant Event Manager

LUXASIA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LUXASIA in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Event Manager to support the planning, coordination and execution of brand-led events and activations that enhance consumer engagement and retail performance. You will work closely with Marketing and Brand teams to deliver events from concept to completion while maintaining high standards of brand experience and premium execution.

This role requires strong project management, vendor liaison and on-site execution, ensuring a premium consumer journey and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Event Management, Mass Communication, Business, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in event management, experiential marketing, or brand activations.
• Experience with luxury, lifestyle brands, electronics, premium consumer brand, and retail industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute brand events, product launches, retail activations, and consumer engagement experiences.
• Coordinate end-to-end event logistics including venue sourcing, vendor management, event materials, setup, and on-site execution.
• Ensure all events are delivered in line with brand guidelines, timelines, and budget requirements.
• Manage event run-downs, briefing documents, and on-ground coordination with internal teams and external partners.
• Provide on-site support during events, ensuring smooth operations and troubleshooting in real time.
• Support marketing in the creation and execution of event communications, invitations, and promotional materials.
• Assist in post-event reporting, including performance tracking, feedback collection, and insights reporting.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Event Management, Mass Communication, Business, or related field

Job description

LUXASIA is the leading and largest beauty omnichannel brand-builder of Asia Pacific. Since 1986, it has successfully enabled market entry and brand growth for more than 100 luxury beauty brands, like Albion, Aveda,Bvlgari, Calvin Klein, Creed,Diptyque, Hermes, La Prairie, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Montblanc, Rabanne, Ferragamo, SK-II, and growing luxury lifestyle brands, like Dyson, Shark Ninja, Victorinox and Stokke. LUXASIA hasestablishedJoint Ventures with the likes of LVMH Group, Revlon (for Elizabeth Arden), Puig, Shiseido, andOrveon(for Laura Mercier). The Group's integrated brand-building capabilities include luxury retail, online commerce, consumer marketing & analytics, and supply chain management. LUXASIA is powered by a diverse and dynamic #OneTeam of 2700 talents across a growing footprint of 15 markets.

Why Join Us?

At LUXASIA, we believe there is beauty within every talent – that is you.

We grow you by building your competencies and unleashing your potential. We havecurateda vast portfolio of over 100 luxury brands acrossAsia Pacific andgrowing. Your work will enrich the lives of millions of consumers across the region. With us, you get to be an entrepreneur, runningthebusiness like it is your very own. We give youautonomybut not without guidance andgenuinecare. We are a diverse and inclusive team that is courageously innovative. Together as #OneTeam, we celebrate differences, embrace change, explorenew ideas, take risks, fail fast, and drive results. While challenges at work are inevitable, the journey promises to befulfilling.

With LUXASIA, an exciting career filled with robust professional growth awaits you. Isn’t that beautiful?

Role Purpose

The Assistant Event Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of brand-led events and activations that enhance consumer engagement, strengthen brand presence, and drive retail performance. Working closely with the Marketing and Brand teams, this role ensures seamless delivery of events from concept to completion whilemaintaininghigh standardsof brand experience and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1.Event Planning & Execution

• Support the Event/Marketing Manager in planning and executing brand events, product launches, retail activations, and consumer engagement experiences.
• Coordinate end-to-end eventlogisticsincluding venue sourcing, vendor management, event materials, setup, and on-site execution.
• Ensure all events are delivered in line with brand guidelines, timelines, and budget requirements.
• Manage eventrun-downs, briefing documents, and on-ground coordination with internal teams and external partners.

2.Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with agencies, contractors, production houses, and suppliers for quotations, briefing, and execution follow-up.
• Ensure clear communication of event requirements and deliverables to all stakeholders.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, cost efficiency, andtimelydelivery.
• Support negotiation and coordination to ensureoptimalvalue withinallocatedbudgets.

3.Event Operations & On-Ground Support

• Provide on-site support during events, ensuring smooth operations and troubleshooting any issues in real time.
• Manage event setup, guest registration, crowd flow, and overall attendee experience.
• Coordinatemanpower, schedules, and event materials to ensure flawless execution.

4.Marketing & Brand Support

• Support the marketing team in integrating event activities with broader campaign plans and brand calendars.
• Assistin the creation and execution of event communications, invitations, and promotional materials.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging and premium brand experience across all touchpoints.

5.Reporting & Administration

• Assistin post-event reporting, including performance tracking, feedback collection, and insights reporting.
• Maintainaccuratedocumentation of event budgets, invoices, and vendor records.
• Support administrative tasks related to event planning and execution.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Event Management, Mass Communication, Business, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in event management, experiential marketing, or brand activations.
• Experiencewithin the luxury, lifestyle brands, electronics, premium consumer brand, and retail industryis an advantage.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on, resourceful, and proactive witha strong senseof ownership.

Do you have what it takes to succeed in a fast-paced and intense environment? Do you thrive on challenges? Do you want to bring innovative ideas to life? Are you keentoabandonthestatus quo, try new things, embrace failures as lessons, recover fast, yet always pursue excellence?

If so, you are the one we are looking for.

Championing Diversity,Equityand Inclusion

LUXASIA aspires to build a One Team of talents that reflects the diversity of the communities in our operating markets. LUXASIA is committedtoprovidingequal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their race,colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, marital status, or any other characteristics as provided by law.

To explore other careers opportunities, visit our careers page @https://www.luxasia.com/careers/

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