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- Plan and run in-store/off-site events (launches, signings, workshops); own budgets, vendors, logistics.
- Join a community-focused bookstore partnering with schools, libraries, publishers and NGOs.
- Lead author events, build partnerships!
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Market and position bookstore spaces as ideal event venues to potential clients and partners.
- Plan, organize, and execute engaging in-store and off-site events including book launches, author signings, reading sessions, creative workshops, and community initiatives.
- Coordinate end-to-end logistics for events, including budgeting, scheduling, venue setup, vendor and partner coordination, and staff arrangements.
- Work closely with authors, publishers, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution.
- Support the development of promotional materials and collaborate with the marketing team to ensure effective event marketing and outreach.
- Ensure smooth on-ground execution of events with a strong focus on customer experience, crowd management, and troubleshooting.
- Track, measure, and evaluate event performance, prepare post-event reports, and identify opportunities for future improvement.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, libraries, community groups, NGOs, and strategic partners to expand BookXcess’ reach and impact.
- Align event plans with marketing campaigns and business objectives through close collaboration with relevant departments.
- Support any other ad hoc tasks or initiatives assigned by the Head of Marketing to ensure the overall success of marketing efforts.
Job Requirements
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in event planning, brand activation, or marketing (preferably in retail, lifestyle, or creative industries).
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask and manage tight timelines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Creative, resourceful, and detail-oriented with a passion for delivering engaging experiences.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- A passion for books, literacy, and community engagement is a strong advantage.
Skills
Event Planning
Event Management
Event Marketing
Event Operations
Brand Activation
Marketing
Project Management
Interpersonal Communications
Company Benefits
Time Off.
Feeling under the weather? We provide Annual Leave, Medical Leave for your well-being.
Well Being.
Planning to beat the traffic for a workout after work hours? We have complete set of Gym Facilities and a BADminton Court at our work place!
Career progressions
In our fast pace working environment, we acknowledge your hard work and support by providing career path for your future.
Monetary Rewards
Your task achievement will be rewarded with Incentives, commissions, and Performance Bonus depending from you work unit.
BIG BAD WOLF Team Outings
We work hard, but we party hard too! The company arrange team outings include meals, drinks, parties.
Business Casual Dress Code
Dress comfortable while being professional !
Additional Info
Company Activity
Last active - few minutes ago
Experience Level
4 - 7 Years of Experience
Career Level
Manager / Team Lead
Job Specialisation
Company Profile
Big Bad Wolf Books
Founded in 2009 by Andrew Yap and Jacqueline Ng, Big Bad Wolf Books began in Kuala Lumpur as a mission-driven initiative to make reading more accessible and affordable to all. As the brainchild of the founders of BookXcess, our goal has always been clear: to promote reading, enhance English literacy, and inspire a new generation of book lovers worldwide.
Known globally as the World's Biggest Book Sale, Big Bad Wolf...