Senior Executive, PR & Event

GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks an Event Coordinator in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The role involves supporting PR initiatives, planning and executing events, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong project management skills, and proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. This position requires multitasking abilities and might involve travel for weekend events.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience is an advantage.
• Able to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willing to travel and support weekend events when required.

Responsibilities

• Support PR and partnership activities, including communication with media, embassies, and trade offices.
• Plan and execute events such as international supermarket fairs, store activations, and in-house functions.
• Work closely with Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align event activities with business goals.
• Track event KPIs, budgets, and timelines.
• Prepare post-event reports and improvement recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Communication in English

Communication in Bahasa Malaysia

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Mass Communication, Event Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Responsibilities

Support PR and partnership activities, including communication with media, embassies, and trade offices.

Coordinate sponsorships, collaborations, and joint promotions with partners.

Assist in preparing press materials, proposals, and communication decks when needed.

Event Management

Plan and execute events such as international supermarket fairs, store activations, and in-house functions.

Coordinate logistics, setup, and on-site arrangements with vendors and event agencies.

Ensure brand consistency, signage accuracy, and proper event presentation.

Oversee timelines and task completion based on manager or project lead direction.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with Marketing, Finance, and Operations to align event activities with business goals.

Manage internal updates and ensure smooth communication between teams and vendors.

Reporting & Administration

Track event KPIs, budgets, and timelines.

Prepare post-event reports and improvement recommendations.

Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Mass Communication, Event Management, or related field.
• Relevant experience is an advantage.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia, third language is an advantage.
• Able to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of design tools (e.g., Canva, Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator) is an advantage.
• Willing to travel and support weekend events when required.

Application Questions

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in event management?