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Hilton Events Manager - (Pre-Opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.
If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.
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 Manager, driving the success of the hotel’s weddings, social, and corporate event business.
Are you passionate about creating extraordinary moments and shaping unforgettable celebrations?
As the Event Manager, you will lead the hotel’s event sales strategy — from cultivating client relationships to orchestrating revenue growth across weddings, social events, and corporate functions. You will collaborate closely with key stakeholders to position Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur as the destination of choice for iconic gatherings in Southeast Asia.
This is a pivotal role for a driven and inspiring sales leader who combines strategic vision, creativity, and commercial acumen to deliver excellence at every touchpoint.
What will I be doing?
As Event Manager, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Event Conversion & Execution Support
Partner with Banquet and Operations teams to ensure seamless event conversion, planning, and flawless execution, reflecting Waldorf Astoria’s hallmark of sophistication.
Client & Vendor Relationships
Build and nurture strong client partnerships through regular engagement, closing deals, maintain conversations. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to guarantee timely delivery of services and exceptional event experiences.
Team Collaboration
Contribute to the Event team’s success by achieving performance goals across Weddings, 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, contracts, and documentation in line with Hilton systems and policies, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency
What are we looking for?
An Events Manager serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role,you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field
• Proven experience in event sales within a 5-star luxury hotel or high-end event venue
• Strong background in social and corporate event sales with a demonstrated record of achieving
revenue goals
• Excellent client relationship management and negotiation skills
• 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!
Job: Sales
Title: Events Manager - (Pre-Opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur
Location: null
Requisition ID: HOT0CGIY
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