Strategic Events & Corporate Affairs Manager

Johor Plantations Group Berhad; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johor Plantations Group Berhad in Johor Bahru is seeking a hands-on Events and Corporate Affairs coordinator to plan and deliver brand-aligned corporate events. You will manage vendor negotiations, prepare proposals, oversee budgets, and support executive hospitality, ensuring high-quality events that reflect the company’s standards.

The role requires a degree in mass comm or PR and at least 3 years’ experience in event coordination, with strong English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mass Communication, Event Management, PR or equivalent.
• At least 3 years hands-on event coordination or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office and project/events/design tools.
• Strong English and Bahasa Malaysia; experience with agencies/vendors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare event proposal memos and coordinate corporate events in line with JPG’s brand and annual plans; scout thought leadership opportunities and propose modern event practices.
• Compare vendor quotations, conduct site visits and secure cost-effective venues, hotels and suppliers.
• Support venue setup, catering, guest relations and on-site delivery through post-event evaluation.
• Assist with official functions and executive hospitality, ensuring VIP guests are well attended to.
• Process BUF, PO and vendor payments; procure corporate items and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Review Corporate Requisition Forms (CRF), support departments with their corporate events, and coordinate internal and external stakeholders to uphold event standards and quality.

Skills

Event coordination

Stakeholder management

Vendor relations

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Mass Communication, Event Management, Public Relations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tools

Content tools

Job description

Johor Plantations Group Berhad in Johor Bahru is seeking a hands-on Events and Corporate Affairs coordinator to plan and deliver brand-aligned corporate events. You will manage vendor negotiations, prepare proposals, oversee budgets, and support executive hospitality, ensuring high-quality events that reflect the company’s standards.

The role requires a degree in mass comm or PR and at least 3 years’ experience in event coordination, with strong English and Bahasa Malaysia.