Executive, Event & Expo Sales

Star Media Group Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

In-house cafeteria

Career development and training

Job summary

Star Media Group Berhad is seeking a proactive Sales Executive to drive revenue for the Event Business Unit, identifying new leads and closing deals across fairs and exhibitions.

You will advise clients on optimal event solutions and manage proposals through to on-site execution, blending sales drive with creative event planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Events Management, Mass Communications, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of working experience in Sales and Events.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with group presentations.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe software or multilingual abilities is a huge plus!

Responsibilities

• Proactively research new leads, conduct cold calls, and pitch expo/fair packages to hit sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, agencies, and partners for repeat success.
• Support the event lifecycle by managing timelines, liaising with stakeholders, and overseeing on-site execution.
• Assist in crafting marketing plans across traditional and digital channels to boost event visibility.
• Keep data updated and provide timely reports on sales progress and budget forecasts to management.

Job description

Are you a natural-born networker with a passion for bringing events to life? Star Media Group is looking for a dynamic Sales Executive to join our Event Business Unit!

As a key player in our events team, you will drive revenue by identifying new leads and closing deals for our diverse portfolio of fairs and exhibitions. You’ll act as a strategic partner to our clients, advising them on the best event solutions while ensuring seamless execution from proposal to the final "curtain call." This is a high-energy role where your sales grit meets creative event planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively research new leads, conduct cold calls, and pitch upcoming expo/fair packages to both new and existing clients to hit sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, agencies, and partners to ensure repeat success.
• Support the event lifecycle by managing A&P timelines, liaising with stakeholders (Ops, Marketing, Editorial), and overseeing on-site execution.
• Assist in crafting marketing plans across traditional and digital channels, including social media and programmatic advertising, to boost event visibility.
• Keep data updated and provide timely reports on sales progress and budget forecasts to management.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Events Management, Mass Communications, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of working experience in Sales and Events.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (for killer presentations) and comfortable with group presentations.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe software or multilingual abilities is a huge plus!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Our Phileo Damansara office is a 5-minute breeze of a walk from the MRT!
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage because we care about your well-being.
• An engaging office environment with the convenience of an in-house cafeteria.
• Stay ahead with continuous in-house training and clear pathways for your career progression.