Senior Executive, Sales Event Management

Allianz; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and asset management company in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced professional for event management. Responsibilities include end-to-end management of sales events, from planning to execution. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and 2-3 years of experience in the relevant field. Skills in negotiation, budgeting, and excellent communication are essential. This role offers a dynamic environment where creative and tech-savvy individuals can succeed.

Qualifications

• At least 2‑3 years experience in the relevant field.
• Willingness to learn and commitment.
• Ability to leverage technology to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sales event planning and execution.
• Coordinate logistics and manage on-site event activities.
• Develop promotional strategies to attract attendees.
• Oversee budgeting and vendor negotiations.

Skills

Event planning and organisational skills

Great communication and problem-solving skills

Customer-service centricity

Negotiation and budgeting skills

Creativity and multi-tasking

Tech savviness

Leadership and passion for planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any field

Tools

AI tools like ChatGPT

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for end-to-end sales event management including but not limited to event management, incentive trip, advertising, publicity, sourcing/administration of sales promotional items and operational tasks related to sales events.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre‑event planning involves identifying event objectives, determining the target audience, selecting and securing the event venue, creating project timelines, liaising with event production houses, coordinating logistics such as accommodation for staff and participants, audio and visual equipment, etc.
• Event marketing promotion: creating and executing marketing and promotional strategies to attract attendees and promote the event.
• On‑site event coordination: overseeing all aspects of the event to ensure the event runs smoothly, managing vendors, internal team, troubleshooting problems, overseeing logistics such as registration, ticketing, seating, etc.
• Event cost & expenses management: event budgeting, negotiation with vendors, ensuring expenses incurred are within budget.
• Assist and liaise with creative house/vendors on advertisement/posters/souvenir booklet.
• Sourcing and monitoring promotional items to support the sales and recruitment activities.
• Ensure compliance to relevant Company policies and procedures.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary.

Key Requirements

• At least 2‑3 years experience in the relevant field.
• Bachelor's Degree in any field.
• Event planning and organisational skills.
• Great communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Customer‑service centricity.
• Negotiation and budgeting skills.
• Creativity and multi‑tasking.
• Leadership and passion for planning.
• Tech savviness.
• Commitment and dedication, willingness to learn.
• Ability to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to improve work processes.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

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