Event Manager

MR.DIY; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MR D.I.Y. Malaysia is seeking a seasoned Events Marketing Manager to develop and execute nationwide event strategies that align with business and marketing objectives.

You will plan, manage and oversee events such as product launches, roadshows, store openings, brand activations, and exhibitions, handling the full lifecycle from concept through post-event evaluation. Collaborate with the Marketing team to align concepts with campaigns, control budgets, source vendors, and ensure brand standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Event Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute nationwide event strategies to support business and marketing objectives.

Skills

Event management

Vendor management

Budget planning

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Develop and execute annual and ad-hoc event strategies that support business and marketing objectives.

Plan, manage, and oversee nationwide events, including product launches, roadshows, store openings, brand activations, exhibitions, and customer engagement initiatives.

Manage the full event lifecycle from concept development and planning through execution and post-event evaluation.

Ensure all events are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with brand standards.

Coordinate with internal departments, external agencies, suppliers, and event vendors to ensure smooth event execution.

Source, negotiate, and manage vendors to achieve high-quality deliverables while optimizing costs.

Oversee event logistics, venue arrangements, permits, manpower, equipment, and production requirements.

3. Marketing & Brand Activation

Collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure event concepts align with campaign objectives and brand messaging.

Support the execution of promotional campaigns through on-ground activations and experiential marketing initiatives.

Ensure event branding, POSM, and promotional materials are properly planned and executed.

4. Budget & Performance Management

Prepare and manage event budgets, ensuring effective allocation and cost control.

Monitor event expenditure and vendor performance while maintaining budget compliance.

Evaluate event performance, analyze attendance, customer engagement, ROI, and other success metrics.

Prepare post-event reports and recommend improvements for future events.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination before, during, and after events.

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging event technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance event experiences.

Identify opportunities to improve event efficiency, customer engagement, and brand visibility.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Mass Communication, Event Management, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in event management, preferably within the Retail, FMCG, or QSR industries.

Proven experience managing large-scale corporate events, brand activations, roadshows, exhibitions, and store opening events.

Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.

Solid vendor management and negotiation skills.

Experience managing event budgets and evaluating event ROI.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia; proficiency in Mandarin (read & write) is an added advantage for smoother communication with stakeholders.

Willing to travel extensively and work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, when required for events.

As we continue our rapid expansion across the Klang Valley and other states in Malaysia, we're seeking passionate and qualified Malaysian to join our growing team.

In 2024, we recorded an Employee Satisfaction Score of 91% - a meaningful benchmark that reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where people thrive.

MR D.I.Y. is a home-grown enterprise with over 1,300 stores across Malaysia and Brunei. The home improvement retailer has dedicated to make a positive difference in the lives of its valued customers by offering convenience at all its stores nationwide and online at mrdiy.com.my

All MR. D.I.Y. stores are managed directly and the retailer often works in collaboration with owners of shopfront properties or owners of malls. MR. D.I.Y. stores offer a wide selection of SKUs across five major categories, namely hardware; household and furnishing; electrical; stationery and sports equipment products; and others (comprising toys, car accessories, jewellery, cosmetics, food and beverage items, as well as health and personal care).

The Company strives to put its customers first by operating an innovative business that is flexible when it comes to providing a wide variety of products, good quality and value-for-money, holding true to the Company’s motto of “Always Low Prices”.