Marketing Manager (Events)

Maker Lab; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent marketing agency in Kuala Lumpur is looking for an Events Marketing Manager to lead B2B event strategy for a tech client. The successful candidate will oversee event execution, manage budgets, and collaborate with various teams. Requires 7+ years of event marketing experience and excellent organisational and communication skills. This is a contract position for 6 months.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of event marketing or management experience, preferably within B2B environments.
• Proven track record managing and executing successful events from inception to completion.
• Outstanding organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to define event objectives and KPIs.
• Develop and monitor event budgets for cost efficiency.
• Act as the Project Management Office for events, managing timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Event marketing

Project management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Grounded in a talent-centric mindset, Maker Lab is a marketing agency designed to build decentralised technology-led agency teams, rooted in collaboration with clients from the ground up. Maker Lab’s cross-functional teams of multidisciplinary specialists are embedded into client teams across digital marketing competencies — from measurement & analytics to content production.

Role Summary:

We’re looking for a contract Events Marketing Manager to drive B2B event strategy and execution for our tech client, creating impactful experiences that amplify brand presence and accelerate business growth

Role:

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to define event objectives, scope, deliverables, and KPIs, ensuring performance is tracked effectively.
• Develop, manage, and monitor event budgets to ensure cost efficiency and adherence to approved resources.
• Serve as the primary liaison for event agencies, vendors, and partners; provide clear briefs and oversee quality execution.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Research, Sponsorship, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment across all event elements.
• Act as the Project Management Office (PMO) for events, managing timelines, deliverables, communications, and mitigating risks for successful execution.
• Compile post-event reports analysing performance against KPIs and deliver actionable recommendations for improvement.

You:

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of event marketing or management experience, preferably within B2B environments.
• Proven track record managing and executing successful events from inception to completion, on time and within budget.
• Outstanding organisational skills with a keen eye for detail, managing multiple events simultaneously.
• Strong relationship-builder, adept at collaborating with agencies, cross-functional teams, and vendors.
• Experience managing international events is a plus.
• Outcome-driven with a focus on delivering high-quality results aligned with business objectives.
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication and presentation skills to cover projects across APAC.

Contract Type: 6 months

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