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Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur is redefining luxury in the heart of Malaysia's Golden Triangle — where timeless elegance meets modern sophistication.
As part of our pre-opening leadership team, we invite an exceptional sales professional to join us as Event Executive, driving the success of the hotel's social and corporate event business.
Are you passionate about creating extraordinary moments and shaping unforgettable celebrations
As the Event 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.
What will I be doing
As Event Executive, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Event Execution Support
Assisting the Event Manager 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.
Client Relationships
Prepare event proposals, decks, and quotations; sometimes present alongside with Event Manager. Be present during events with Event Manager to ensure client satisfaction and provide updates. Assist with post-event reporting, feedback collection, and maintaining long-term client rapport. Step in for Event Manager when needed, ensuring continuity and building confidence in handling client-facing duties.
Vendor Relationships
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.
Team 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.
Administration & Compliance
Maintain accurate records, proposals, contracts, and documentation in line with Hilton systems and policies, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
What are we looking for
As Event Executive serving Waldorf Astoria is always working on behalf of our guests and team member. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the following qualifications, skills, and attributes:
- Diploma degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field
- Proven experience in event coordination/administration work within a 5-star luxury hotel or high-end event venue
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and commercial capabilities
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to inspire a team in a dynamic, pre-opening environment
- Proficiency in Delphi or other sales management systems
- Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset
What will it be like to work for Hilton
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
Work Locations
Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur
Schedule
Full-time
Brand
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Job
Sales
