Event Manager

Organizational Overview:Yanolja Cloud Solution Pvt. Ltd. (YCS), is a global end-to-end hospitality technology provider specializing in solutions for small and medium-sized accommodation businesses.With more than 480+ Team members and 20+ years of experience, YCS currently has 40,000+ customers in over 170 countries, with 50+ supported languages in our software, and a 24/7 support network to match.We have a Local team in 15+ countries including India, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, USA, Mexico, and counting.Profile Overview:The Regional Event & Partnerships Manager – APAC will be responsible for leading a high-impact, event-focused B2B marketing strategy across Asia-Pacific, with primary focus on Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines (TIP). Based in Thailand, the role will manage end-to-end event planning, execution, and post-event processes while ensuring strong market localization and Thai language accuracy. The position will also support additional markets including India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.Roles & ResponsibilitiesEvent Strategy & Execution:Manage the complete lifecycle of regional events, including Expos/Trade Shows, Webinars, Offline Workshops, and Coffee Catch-ups.Own the lead-generation funnel for key events to ensure consistent and high-quality lead flow.Oversee event logistics, vendor management, budgeting, production of materials, and reporting on event ROI across multiple APAC locations.Travel frequently across TIP markets to support event execution and brand expansion.Communications & Localization:Serve as the regional expert for Thai language and cultural nuances.Review, adapt, and localize marketing communications, presentations, and campaigns for the Thai market.Drive communication strategies across email, social channels, and partner messaging to ensure alignment and effectiveness.Build and manage partnerships with industry associations, integration partners, and local vendors to enhance event impact and participation.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Act as the APAC event advisor to HQ, providing strategic insights on market behavior, event opportunities, and cultural context.Work closely with Sales teams on pre-event campaigns, on-site audience engagement, and post-event lead handover and follow-up.Ensure leads generated are qualified, logged, and tracked effectively within the CRM system for accurate reporting and performance measurement.Key Skills NeededStrong event planning and execution expertise with experience delivering multi-country event programs.Demonstrated ability in building and managing marketing-led lead funnels.Excellent communication and localization capability, especially in written and spoken Thai.Strong negotiation, vendor management, budget ownership, and reporting skills.Deep understanding of Southeast Asian business culture and customer engagement styles.Ability to collaborate effectively across stakeholder groups, including Sales, Marketing, and HQRequirementsMinimum 6 years of experience in B2B event marketing/execution, preferably in SaaS, hospitality tech, or related industries within APAC.Mandatory fluency in Thai (both spoken and written).Proven track record of managing lead-generation events such as webinars, workshops, and meetups.Experience managing budgets, vendor contracts, and post-event ROI reporting.Strong understanding of regional cultural practices and business environments.Willingness to travel frequently across APAC markets.