[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Hilton Worldwide Holdings jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Hilton Worldwide Holdings # Events Executive - (Pre-opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia On-site Full-time Executive & Management Listed on Hilton Worldwide Holdings’s official careers site. Posted July 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Hilton Worldwide Holdings’s careers site →](https://efet.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/215847) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Hilton Worldwide Holdings](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/) / Events Executive - (Pre-opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur ## Job description Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You are responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events at the hotel. This role involves coordinating with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure all event details are managed efficiently and effectively. As an Events Executive, you’re not just supporting event delivery – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. ## Responsibilities 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 Events 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 Events 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 Events Executive, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Event Execution Support Assisting the Events Manager or Assistant Director of Events 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 Events Manager or Assistant Director. Be present during events with Events Manager or Assistant Director to ensure client satisfaction and provide updates. Assist with post-event reporting, feedback collection, and maintaining long-term client rapport. Step in for Events 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 ## Qualifications At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact. In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications: Diploma or degree in Hospitality, Events Management, or related field. 1–3 years in event planning or coordination, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment. Proven ability to plan, organize, and execute events of varying scales. Strong focus on guest satisfaction and client relationship management. Excellent verbal and written communication; confident in liaising with clients, vendors, and internal teams. Basic understanding of budgeting and cost control for events. Experience coordinating with external suppliers and service providers. Familiarity with event promotion and basic marketing principles. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Comfortable using event and hotel management systems (e.g., Delphi, OnQ, Salesforce). Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 17, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 94 days - Location: Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Work arrangement: On-site - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hilton Worldwide Holdings’s careers site →](https://efet.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/215847) ## More jobs at Hilton Worldwide Holdings ### [Chief Baker (Pre-Opening) - Conrad Kuala Lumpur](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/72ef7a1eff88eee80175/) Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ### [Assistant Chief Baker - (Pre-Opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/b949e139bde235b8bfa3/) Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ### [Assistant Chief Concierge - (Pre-opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/36e391c23d91957460b0/) Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ### [Assistant Director Food & Beverage - Banquet (Pre-Opening) - Conrad Kuala Lumpur](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/f28fd1a3390e2c48f2f8/) Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ### [Assistant Director of AV - (Pre-opening) Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/ff833aa84adab3445fe3/) Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Special Events & Promotions - Program, Campaign & Partnership – Senior Executive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/las-vegas-sands/jobs/08af006bd99451e546df/) Las Vegas Sands · Macao ### [Special Events & Promotions - Program, Campaign & Partnership / Paiza Experience - Executive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/las-vegas-sands/jobs/2160602f4c3211a2cce7/) Las Vegas Sands · Macao ### [EMEA Events and Executive Briefing Center Program Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/59cf473b37fe87af2d9a/) Fortinet · Sophia Antipolis, Alpes-Maritimes, France ### [Registered Nurse - Pre/Post Operative / Pre-Admission Testing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/munson-healthcare/jobs/ad23d87dc93219600b26/) Munson Healthcare ### [Principal Events Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/c3b22059851195a7c005/) NTT · Johannesburg, South Africa OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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