Events Executive - (Pre-opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture
yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s
exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You are responsible
for planning, organizing, and executing events at the hotel. This role involves
coordinating with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure all event
details are managed efficiently and effectively. As an Events
Executive
, you’re not just supporting event delivery – you’re spreading
the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences
that make the stay for every guest.

At Hilton, our core values define
what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team
member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth
of Hospitality.

Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing.
Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief
that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense
of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on
the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment,
knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires
the following minimum qualifications:

  • Diploma or degree
    in Hospitality, Events Management, or related field.
  • 1–3 years in event
    planning or coordination, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
  • Proven ability to plan, organize, and execute events of varying scales.
  • Strong focus on guest satisfaction and client relationship management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; confident in liaising
    with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Basic understanding
    of budgeting and cost control for events.
  • Experience coordinating
    with external suppliers and service providers.
  • Familiarity with event
    promotion and basic marketing principles.
  • Highly organized with
    the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Comfortable using
    event and hotel management systems (e.g., Delphi, OnQ, Salesforce).
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
    by event schedules.

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes
to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:


A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality.

Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing.
Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief
that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense
of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on
the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment,
knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires
the following minimum qualifications:

  • Diploma or degree
    in Hospitality, Events Management, or related field.
  • 1–3 years in event
    planning or coordination, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
  • Proven ability to plan, organize, and execute events of varying scales.
  • Strong focus on guest satisfaction and client relationship management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; confident in liaising
    with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Basic understanding
    of budgeting and cost control for events.
  • Experience coordinating
    with external suppliers and service providers.
  • Familiarity with event
    promotion and basic marketing principles.
  • Highly organized with
    the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Comfortable using
    event and hotel management systems (e.g., Delphi, OnQ, Salesforce).
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
    by event schedules.

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes
to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:


A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality.

Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing.
Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief
that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense
of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on
the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment,
knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires
the following minimum qualifications:

  • Diploma or degree
    in Hospitality, Events Management, or related field.
  • 1–3 years in event
    planning or coordination, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
  • Proven ability to plan, organize, and execute events of varying scales.
  • Strong focus on guest satisfaction and client relationship management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; confident in liaising
    with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Basic understanding
    of budgeting and cost control for events.
  • Experience coordinating
    with external suppliers and service providers.
  • Familiarity with event
    promotion and basic marketing principles.
  • Highly organized with
    the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Comfortable using
    event and hotel management systems (e.g., Delphi, OnQ, Salesforce).
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
    by event schedules.

Waldorf Astoria
Kuala Lumpur is redefining luxury in the heart of Malaysia’s Golden Triangle —
where timeless elegance meets modern sophistication. 

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As part of our pre-opening leadership team, we invite
an exceptional sales professional to join us as Events Executive,
driving the success of the hotel’s social and corporate event
business. 

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you passionate about creating extraordinary moments and shaping unforgettable
celebrations? 

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the Events Executive, you will be assisting the
managers to lead the hotel’s event sales strategy —
from cultivating client relationships to orchestrating revenue growth across
social events, and corporate functions.  

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baseline;">As Events Executive, you will be responsible
for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: 

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baseline;">Event Execution Support 
Assisting
the Events Manager or Assistant Director of Events with Banquet
and Operations teams to ensure seamless event conversion, planning, and flawless
execution, reflecting Waldorf Astoria’s hallmark
of sophistication. Require to handle smaller
scale event and in-house internal event, issuing Banquet Event
Order on time and basic banquet product knowledge is required. 

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baseline;">Client Relationships 
Prepare event
proposals, decks, and quotations; sometimes
present alongside with Events Manager or Assistant
Director. Be present during events with Events Manager
or Assistant Director to ensure client satisfaction and provide
updates. Assist with post-event reporting, feedback collection,
and maintaining long-term client rapport. Step
in for Events Manager when needed, ensuring continuity
and building confidence in handling client-facing duties. 

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Act
as the point of contact when needed for vendors, ensuring
timelines, logistics, and quality standards are met. Maintain good
rapport with vendors for future collaborations and preferential
terms. 

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Collaboration 

Contribute to the Event team’s success
by achieving performance goals across Social and Corporate Events.

Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and high achievement aligned
with Waldorf Astoria’s luxury standards. 

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Compliance
 
Maintain accurate records, proposals, contracts,
and documentation in line with Hilton systems and policies, ensuring compliance
and operational efficiency 

 

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