Event Manager

Northern Creation; Puchong; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Creation is seeking a hands-on Event Manager to lead the Events department, oversee a team, and deliver high-quality events from concept through execution. You will manage client relationships, budgets, proposals, and vendor coordination in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to drive multiple projects while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in an event agency environment.
• Tech-savvy with strong digital tools and creative software such as Canva and AI tools.
• Strong proposal writing, costing, and budgeting skills.
• Experience in client servicing and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event planning and execution across multiple projects.
• Ensure all events are delivered on time, within scope, and meet client expectations.
• Oversee on-site operations and act as escalation point during event execution.
• Ensure quality control and consistency across all events.
• Supervise and guide Event Executives team and review deliverables.
• Allocate resources and coordinate manpower effectively across projects.
• Act as key point of contact for clients and translate objectives into execution plans.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, timelines, and post-event reports; maintain documentation.
• Monitor budgeting, costing, and vendor coordination to ensure profitability and quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Client servicing

Budgeting

Proposal writing

Event management

Vendor management

Digital tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

AI tools

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Canva

AI tools

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on and driven Event Manager to lead and oversee the Events department while ensuring the successful execution of multiple projects. This role is ideal for someone who is experienced in team management, client servicing, and end-to-end event execution within a fast-paced environment.

The Event Manager will be responsible for overseeing Event Executives, Senior Event Executives, and interns, and ensuring smooth workflow coordination, operational excellence, and high-quality project delivery across all events.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end event planning and execution across multiple projects

Ensure all events are delivered on time, within scope, and meet client expectations

Oversee on-site operations and act as escalation point during event execution

Ensure quality control and consistency across all events

2. Team Supervision & Reporting

Supervise and guide Event Executives team

Review team deliverables including proposals, quotations, timelines, and reports prepared by team

Allocate resources and coordinate manpower effectively across projects

Consolidate updates and report project status to management

3. Client Management

Act as key point of contact for clients for ongoing projects

Understand client objectives and translate them into execution plans

Support pitching, proposal development, and presentations

Maintain strong client relationships and ensure high satisfaction

4. Project & Documentation Management

Oversee preparation of proposals, quotations, timelines, and post-event reports

Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with client requirements

Maintain proper project tracking and workflow coordination

Ensure compliance with internal processes and deadlines

5. Budgeting & Cost Management

Prepare and review event costing and budgets

Monitor project expenses and ensure profitability through effective cost management

Monitor expenses and manage financial tracking for each project

Oversee vendor sourcing, negotiation, and coordination

Ensure vendors deliver according to scope, timeline, and quality expectations

Manage logistics, manpower, and operational planning

Requirements

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

5-10 years of experience in an event agency environment

Tech-savvy with strong digital and creative tool proficiency (Microsoft Office Suites, Canva, AI tools, etc.)

Strong skills in proposal writing, costing, and budgeting

Experience in client servicing and stakeholder management

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Strong leadership and team coordination skills

Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays

What We’re Looking For

Hands-on and proactive problem solver

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Detail-oriented with good organizational skills

Able to lead while still executing