Events Marketing Manager

Maker Lab Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Remote Malaysia Contract Manager Event Marketing

Mid-level Event Marketing role at Maker Lab. Remote, Malaysia · contract.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Set event goals, scope, deliverables, and KPIs with internal teams and outside stakeholders
Manage budgets, timelines, communications, and risks while serving as the events PMO
Brief agencies, vendors, and partners, then oversee delivery quality across event workstreams
Coordinate content, audience acquisition, logistics, speakers, venues, AV, promotion, and on-site delivery
Review results after each event and turn KPI findings into improvement recommendations

What you bring

Bring a BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
Offer at least eight years in event marketing or event management, preferably in B2B
Show you have delivered events end to end, on schedule and within approved budget
Use strong organization, attention to detail, relationship-building, and English communication skills

Who this fits

This role suits an experienced event marketer who can run several workstreams, coordinate agencies and vendors, and support projects across APAC. You’ll work remotely from Malaysia on a six-month fixed-term contract. Regional or international event experience is a plus, and the listing notes that APAC travel may be needed.

From the employer

Grounded in a talent-centric mindset, Maker Lab is a marketing agency designed to build decentralised technology-led agency teams, rooted in collaboration with clients from the ground up. Maker Lab’s cross-functional teams of multidisciplinary specialists are embedded into client teams across digital marketing competencies — from measurement & analytics to content production.

Role Summary:

We’re looking for an Events Marketing Manager to drive regional B2B event strategy and execution for our tech client, creating impactful experiences that amplify brand presence and accelerate business growth.

Role:

Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to define event objectives, scope, deliverables, and KPIs, ensuring performance is tracked effectively.
Develop, manage, and monitor event budgets to ensure cost efficiency and adherence to approved resources.
Serve as the primary liaison for event agencies, vendors, and partners; provide clear briefs and oversee quality execution.
Coordinate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Research, Sponsorship, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment across all event elements, including content, audience acquisition, event logistics, speaker management, venue sourcing, vendor coordination, AV and technical production, marketing and promotion, and on-site execution.
Act as the Project Management Office (PMO) for events, managing timelines, deliverables, communications, and mitigating risks for successful execution.
Compile post-event reports analysing performance against KPIs and deliver actionable recommendations for improvement.

You:

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.
8+ years of event marketing or management experience, preferably within B2B environments.
Proven track record managing and executing successful events from inception to completion, on time and within budget.
Outstanding organisational skills with a keen eye for detail, managing multiple events simultaneously.
Strong relationship-builder, adept at collaborating with agencies, cross-functional teams, and vendors.
Experience managing regional or international events is a plus, with willingness to travel across APAC as required.
Outcome-driven with a focus on delivering high-quality results aligned with business objectives.
Exceptional verbal and written English communication and presentation skills to cover projects across APAC.

Contract Type: 6 months Fixed Term Contract

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