Event Manager

Radii Global; Puchong; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Radii Global is seeking a highly organised Event Manager to own events from planning through completion in Malaysia. You will work with clients and suppliers, taking charge of live event execution and post-event follow-up.

The role requires at least 3 years of hands-on event management experience, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in event management.
• Ability to translate client requirements into practical event plans and schedules.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling and coordination capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of event projects from briefing and coordination to event day and post-event follow-up.
• Translate client requirements into practical event plans, schedules, and production arrangements.
• Coordinate venues, AV, staging, F&B, décor, printing, photography, and other services.
• Prepare quotations, budgets and track expenses for each project.
• Work with the creative team to ensure branding and visuals are delivered as planned.
• Coordinate speakers, emcees, performers and event personnel.
• Oversee live event operations, including setup, troubleshooting and teardown.
• Maintain regular client communication and manage expectations throughout the project.
• Arrange photography/video requirements for event documentation and content.

Skills

Event management

Project coordination

Client communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and resourceful Event Manager to take ownership of event projects from planning through completion. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-moving environment, is confident working with clients and suppliers, and can take charge when it comes to live event execution.

What You'll Be Doing

• Take ownership of event projects from briefing, preparation and coordination through to event day and post-event follow-up.
• Translate client requirements into practical event plans, schedules, layouts, and production arrangements.
• Coordinate suppliers and negotiate with vendors covering venues, AV, staging, F&B, décor, printing, photography, and other event services.
• Prepare quotations, budgets, cost breakdowns, and track expenses throughout each project.
• Work closely with the creative team to ensure event concepts, branding, and visual elements are delivered as planned.
• Coordinate speakers, emcees, performers, talents, and other event personnel.
• Oversee event-day operations, including crew coordination, setup, troubleshooting, and teardown.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and ensure expectations are managed throughout the project.
• Coordinate photography and video requirements for event documentation and subsequent content use.
• Build and maintain a reliable pool of event suppliers and service partners.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in event management, preferably with an agency or events company.
• Good command of event scheduling, project tracking, budgeting, and coordination.
• Confident communicating and presenting ideas to clients and external stakeholders.
• Able to make quick decisions and resolve unexpected issues during live events.
• Comfortable working outside standard office hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays when required.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, particularly spreadsheets and presentation tools.