We are seeking a highly experienced and organized Senior Manager, MarCom to spearhead the organization’s physical, hybrid and online events including strategy, planning, organizing and executing. These events will include but not be limited to, the Annual Roundtable Conference (RT), Press Conferences, the General Assembly (GA), Roadshows, Webinars and other member and stakeholder related events.
This role manages all aspects of event management, including strategy, planning, internal and external stakeholder coordination, budgeting, logistics, sponsorships, programme development and execution.
This role requires an immediate start to take over from the incumbent the planning, management and execution of RT2025 taking place from 3-5 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The successful candidate will need to possess exceptional project and time management skills, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure a successful event.
This role also oversees the content and design portfolio, overseeing two direct reports to ensure that all content (videos, podcasts, etc.) and designs (booths, leaflets, documents, etc.) outputs are in line with the client’s visual identity and global key messaging.
Please contact Nabila Huda and email your CV directly in word format with Job ID: 14958 to nabila_h@theedgepartnership.com
Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.
Events
For the planning and management of RT conferences (starting with the 2025 edition), duties include, but are not limited to:
Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of RT2025 with the appointed events agency, overseeing all related internal and external meetings (Organising Committee, vendors, venue, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers).
Manage event programme, project plans, timelines, budgets, and documentation.
Collaborate with the CFO on budget tracking, ensuring up-to-date records of income and expenses.
Coordinate registration processes with relevant teams, including ticket monitoring and code preparation.
Oversee planning and logistics of side activities (e.g., business matching, youth engagement, immersive exhibition).
Liaise with the venue on menu, headcount, rooming lists, and other logistics.
Manage logistics and documentation for sponsors, exhibitors, and vendors (e.g., MC, interpreters).
Coordinate integrated communications efforts (social media, branding, website, speeches, CRM, etc.).
Serve as main contact for all stakeholders (internal teams, vendors, venue, sponsors, exhibitors).
Oversee development and maintenance of event tech platforms (registration system, mobile app, virtual platform).
Ensure timely, on-budget delivery of all event components to quality standards.
Manage on-site operations including setup, rehearsals, sessions, and teardown with the event agency.
Conduct post-event evaluations and compile reports with recommendations.
Support and provide guidance to divisions for regional and/or hybrid events
Content
Develop a strong understanding of the client global messaging, key content pillars and themes and find ways to incorporate such content into opportunities to communicate with stakeholders during and outside of events.
Stay current on sustainable palm oil conversations, large industry events and additional areas that could serve as content direction and ensure quality of content, design, and event outputs.
Oversee that all content developed is adequately supported through high quality content outputs such as collateral, digital assets, and other integrated communications tools and channels.
Oversee the development of the client’s podcast and other content channels that may be developed
Oversee upcoming initiatives such as youth engagement and corporate video, and provide support and guidance as needed
Design
Coordinate branded content design with the in-house designer to ensure all client’s event displays, and promotional materials are accurately aligned with the new client Visual Identity.
Liaise with internal stakeholders, additional event organisers and designers to create marketing and branding materials for the event, when required.
Oversee brand management, development, and guardianship
Oversee upcoming initiatives such as content bank updates, and provide support and guidance as needed
General
Work closely with key divisions to support all internal and external marketing communications needs.
Ensure consistent messaging and tone of voice across key content, design, and event touch points in line with the client’s Global Messaging Framework.
Work alongside the integrated communications team to identify opportunities and lead joint marketing communications campaigns with Members, partners, allies, and the industry at large.
Ensure that all the client flagship and strategic events are adequately supported through integrated communications, including design and content e.g. relevant and timely development of communications collateral for live and virtual events.
Apart from the duties stated above, to perform any duty or duties reasonably assigned.