Senior Events Manager (Pre-Opening) - Conrad Kuala Lumpur

As Senior Events Manager for the pre-opening of Conrad Kuala Lumpur, you will lead the planning and execution of events from concept to completion, coordinating vendors, managing budgets, and ensuring exceptional client experiences. You will supervise event staff, oversee logistics, and drive marketing strategies to maximize attendance, all while upholding Hilton's brand standards and values.

Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Execution: Organize and manage events of various scales from concept to completion.
• Vendor Coordination: Liaise with caterers, decorators, AV teams, and other vendors to ensure quality service.
• Client Service: Deliver exceptional guest experiences and address client needs promptly.
• Budget Oversight: Manage event budgets, control costs, and negotiate vendor contracts.
• Marketing & Promotion: Develop strategies to promote events and maximize attendance.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and support event staff, including scheduling and training.
• Logistics Management: Coordinate transportation, accommodations, and on-site operations.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to legal, safety, and brand standards
• Performance Review: Monitor event outcomes and implement improvements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in event planning or hospitality logistics experience in a hotel catering/events sales role preferred.
• Familiarity with hotel systems (e.g., Delphi, Salesforce, OnQ, Market Planner).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice to have

• Multi-linguistic skill is a plus.