Department : Sales
Team Size : Oversee 5 Event Specialists in APAC
Reporting to : Regional VP
Salary : Pays up to RM16,000 basic salary
Countries to manage: Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore
Objectives of this role:
1. Manage the strategic planning of events and recognition initiatives in each market in APAC.
- Streamline the current practices across APAC and Identify gaps within the current practices. Develop and introduce guidelines across APAC to close the gaps.
- Work closely with the respective Country Managers to gather performance reports, monitor event budget and expenditures, and evaluate program effectiveness.
Lead and manage the major events:
- Supporting Role/Sub-Project PIC for Global Convention in the US,
- Project PIC for Regional Incentive Trips (once or twice a year)
Your new roles and responsibilities:
- Work closely with Country Managers on the development of effective recognition and events strategies in the respective countries.
- Plan, coordinate and implement recognition related activities eg. rallies / seminars / conventions / Incentive trips/ special meetings and other corporate events. This will include traveling to overseas to organize events and assist in business builders’ activities.
- Part of the Global Events Team to keep abreast of the latest development of events and initiatives from the global team.
- Develop and implement event plans and concepts
- Manage event budgets and payments
- Main liaison for vendor services and sponsorships
- Main liaison to obtain event permits
- Oversees the on-ground execution of programs and logistics arrangements
- Work with multiple teams to executive event branding and communication
- Develop Event Feedback Surveys to gather participants’ feedback for improvement
- Conduct Event Post-Mortem to conclude event and reporting
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the superior.
Criteria to meet:
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma or, Professional Degree in any field
- Has sales & marketing experience from MNC, FMCG, and Direct Selling/Network Marketing Organizations. Experience in managing recognition and convention events is a plus
- A great team player and mentor
- Willing to be hands-on in execution and a commitment to make a positive impact on the organization
- Proactive with strong leadership qualities
- Excellent marketing, communications, and interpersonal skills
- Project management experience