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

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. 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. 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. Maintain accurate records, proposals, contracts, and documentation in line with Hilton systems and policies, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. As Event Executive serving Waldorf Astoria is always working on behalf of our guests and team member. 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.