Events Manager, SEA

StudentUniverse; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global travel company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Events Manager to oversee corporate events. The role includes managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have 5–8+ years in MICE and exceptional organizational skills. This position offers a dynamic environment where creativity and relationship building thrive, along with opportunities for growth and travel perks.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Access to travel industry perks

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience managing corporate MICE groups end-to-end.
• Strong market and product knowledge.
• Self-motivated and highly-organized.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients.
• Prepare and manage budgets, keeping clients informed.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to deliver outstanding value.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Budget management

Job description

Events Manager, SEA | Your Next Big Win Starts Here.

Job no: 529179
Brand: FCM Meetings & Events
Work type: Full time
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Categories: Sales and Customer Service, Operations and Logistics

About the Opportunity

As an Events Manager, you’ll be the mastermind behind unforgettable meetings and events, juggling clients, suppliers, budgets, and logistics with confidence, creativity, and just the right amount of flair. We are looking for an ambitious and creative specialist, a relationship builder who is ready to make a real impact in a highly visible role and thrive in a fast and dynamic environment.

What You Will Do

• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients—and be their go-to problem solver
• Work closely with clients to research and recommend venues that tick all the boxes
• Prepare and manage budgets, keeping clients informed every step of the way (no surprises here)
• Coordinate with Group Travel Consultants to manage group air travel and ensure accurate manifests
• Bring programs to life by managing every detail—room setups, décor, entertainment, AV, menus, transportation, DMC operations, and offsite experiences
• Negotiate supplier contracts like a champion to deliver outstanding value while hitting revenue targets
• Keep budgets up to date throughout planning and delivery, including final reconciliation
• Own program data and registration management, ensuring accuracy and integrity
• Provide onsite support—advance functions, attend pre-cons, manage VIP needs, and keep things running seamlessly
• Stay ahead of trends with fresh destinations, seasonal deals, and “hot date” opportunities

Who We're Looking For

• 5–8+ years’ experience managing corporate MICE groups end-to-end
• A relationship builder who connects authentically
• A well-connected negotiator across DMCs, hoteliers, transport providers, and key vendors
• Well-travelled with strong market and product knowledge
• Self motivated, independent, highly-organised and hungry to grow
• TMC experience? Great! (But if not, no worries — we can teach that!)

Our FCM Difference

We are fiercely proud of our company culture. Our employees are difference makers and here, you will find:

• We are an inclusive bunch and encourage you to come as you are. Enjoy the freedom to be brilliantly yourself
• Work life Balance: We believe in “No Leave = No Life” so have your own travel adventures with paid annual leave and access travel industry perks
• Celebrate wins at legendary Buzz Nights and our top performers attend our mind blowing annual Global Gathering event
• Brightness of Future - Advance your career locally or globally

At FCM, we're unconventional, always flexible, and globally connected. Come as you are, dream outrageously big, and help us transform the world of business travel.

Your next big win starts here. Apply now!