Event Manager - Northeast Asia (6-month contract)
Your new company A fast-growing fintech leader is seeking an Event Marketing Manager for a 6-month maternity cover to lead impactful industry events in the Northeast Asia market.
Your new role 1. Event Planning & Execution
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of business events (online and offline) across Northeast Asia (Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan).
- Develop event concepts, themes, and agendas that support company goals.
- Handle full logistics: venue sourcing, vendor management, budgeting, lead generation, and brand promotion.
2. Client & Stakeholder Management
- Communicate with clients before, during, and after events to build strong relationships.
- Collaborate with business development and marketing to ensure events drive growth.
- Collect participant feedback to enhance future events.
3. Vendor & Internal Coordination
- Source, negotiate, and manage vendors for quality and cost efficiency.
- Work closely with marketing for promotional materials, invitations, and event follow-ups.
- Oversee budgets, contracts, and event evaluations.
4. Team Collaboration & Reporting
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Business Development, Operations, Marketing) to meet event goals.
- Provide detailed post-event reports covering attendance, feedback, and ROI analysis.
What you'll need to succeed - Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Communications, Events, Business, or a related field.
- Open to business travel, at least once a month.
- Over 6 years of hands-on experience in event planning and operations within large organizations.
- Proven track record of managing events across Northeast Asia markets.
- Strong time management and multitasking abilities; capable of working independently.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin are essential, along with strong interpersonal skills.
- Good knowledge of Northeast Asia's vendors and current event trends.
- Proficient in MS Office, event management software, and social media platforms.
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to continue forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email Charmaine Wong at charmaine.wong@hays.com.hk
