Japanese Event Coordinator

marcus evans Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business intelligence firm is recruiting an Event Coordinator for its Japanese Summits division in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate will have C2 level proficiency in Japanese and advanced English skills, with experience in administrative support. Responsibilities include management support, database management, and liaising with sales teams. The company offers continuous training, team-building activities, and basic medical coverage.

Benefits

Continuous training plans

Team-building activities

Basic medical coverage

Qualifications

• C2 level of the Japanese language is required (verbal and written).
• Advanced level of English (verbal and written).
• Experience in an administrative and/or customer service environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support management by updating daily reports.
• Manage database through data entry and extraction.
• Liaise with sales teams about contract/client-related data.

Skills

C2 level Japanese language proficiency

Advanced English proficiency

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Marcus Evans, founded in 1983, is a global business intelligence and event marketing company with 49 offices in 20+ countries. Headquartered in the UK, we are rated in the top 20 UK companies for work/life balance. Marcus Evans Summits, the elite division of the world’s leading producer of business events, is recruiting for an Event Coordinator for its Japanese Summits division. The Event Coordinator will be part of the Operations team that provides administrative support to a team of Event Managers and Event Coordinators. We are looking for a dedicated, detail-orientated and self-motivated professional, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively correspond with our various offices and departments. The role is located in Kuala Lumpur and requires C2 level Japanese language proficiency.

This is an in-person role based in our office in Kuala Lumpur (15 minutes walking distance from KLCC).

Key Responsibilities

• Management support (updating daily reports).
• Database management (data entry and extraction).
• Liaison with sales teams (collecting, inputting and managing contract-/client-related data).
• Telephone call and e-mail handling.

Qualifications

• C2 level of the Japanese language is required (verbal and written).
• Advanced level of English (verbal and written).
• Previous work experience in an administrative and/or customer service environment or related field is advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines and schedules.
• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy.
• Multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Computer literacy; excellent command of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Benefits and Environment

• Continuous training plans, coaching, and mentorship programs.
• Team-building activities in a multicultural, diverse, and fast-paced environment.
• Basic medical coverage.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

To apply, please follow the standard Marcus Evans submission process.