Event Executive

Job Description

The Event Executive supports the planning and delivery of meetings, weddings, conferences, and resort events at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort. Requirements typically include hospitality or event-management experience, strong organization, communication and customer-service skills, proficiency in English, and the ability to coordinate vendors, schedules, budgets, and guest requests. Knowledge of hotel operations and relevant computer systems is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to be professional, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working weekends, public holidays, and extended hours when events require it. A proactive attitude, teamwork, problem-solving ability, and commitment to Marriott and Westin service standards are essential.

Company Info

The Westin Desaru Coast Resort is a luxury beachfront resort in Desaru, Johor, operated under Marriott International’s Westin Hotels & Resorts brand. Westin focuses on wellbeing through its signature sleep, fitness, nutrition, and wellness experiences, while providing upscale accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, and leisure activities. Located on Malaysia’s southeastern coast, the resort serves holidaymakers, families, corporate groups, and wedding guests. Its events operation supports conferences, celebrations, incentive trips, and private functions. Employees work in an international hospitality environment with opportunities to develop skills in guest service, event coordination, food and beverage, rooms, and resort operations. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, offering structured training, global service standards, and potential career mobility across its extensive portfolio of properties.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, events, retail, and marine activities, especially in Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, Redang, Perhentian, and Sabah’s island destinations. Desaru is coastal mainland Johor rather than an island, with a relaxed resort lifestyle, beaches, seafood, water activities, and access to Johor Bahru and Singapore. Malaysian culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous traditions, with Malay as the national language and English widely used in tourism. Living costs are generally moderate, though island resorts may have limited shopping and transport. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored employment pass or relevant work permit before starting work; requirements depend on nationality, salary, and occupation. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, transport, healthcare, and tax arrangements with the employer. A valid passport, medical checks, authenticated qualifications, and police clearance may be required.