Assistant Manager Events & Partnership

CARSOME; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Petaling Jaya is seeking an Events Assistant Manager to join their Marketing team. The role involves planning and executing diverse events to enhance brand presence and customer engagement. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of event planning experience, along with excellent organizational skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on creativity and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in event planning or brand activations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with event management tools is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute various events.
• Oversee event logistics including budgeting and vendor management.
• Monitor and track event KPIs for continuous improvement.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management, or related field

Job description

About You

We are looking for a highly organized and energetic Events Assistant Manager to join our Marketing team at CARSOME. You’ll be responsible for planning, executing, and managing a wide range of internal and external events that amplify our brand presence and customer engagement. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and is passionate about delivering memorable experiences.

Your Day-to-Day

• Plan, coordinate, and execute events across various scales—from internal activations and media launches to large-scale roadshows and customer-facing events.
• Work closely with the Manager, Marketing, and cross-functional teams (including Retail, Commercial, and Customer Experience) to align event objectives with business goals.
• Oversee end-to-end event logistics, including budgeting, vendor management, scheduling, permit applications, and post-event reporting.
• Develop creative event concepts and engagement strategies that elevate brand perception and drive footfall or participation.
• Collaborate with content, design, and social media teams to develop pre-event buzz and post-event amplification.
• Manage inventory and production of event collaterals, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines.
• Monitor and track event KPIs, compiling insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Maintain a database of vendors, partners, and venues to streamline event execution and negotiations.

Your Know-How

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in event planning, brand activations, or experiential marketing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholders and vendors effectively.
• A creative mindset with the ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends or public holidays, as required by event schedules.
• Familiarity with event management tools and platforms is an added advantage.