Event Retail Specialist

Date PostedOctober 1, 2026LocationPenang, MalaysiaCompanyTeemi Sdn BhdSalaryRM 2600 - 3000TypeFull-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an Event & Retail Specialist to support Teemi’s growing offline presence in a hybrid role combining brand events, customer engagement, and retail store operations. The position requires flexibility to handle roadshows and school activities during event periods, as well as customer service and store operations at the Teemi Penang Official Store during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

  • Support planning, setup, and execution of brand events and roadshows
  • Engage with customers, conduct product demonstrations and bag fittings
  • Manage retail store operations and customer service at Teemi Penang Official Store
  • Maintain event inventory, store displays, and prepare basic activity reports

Required Skills

  • Malaysian citizen aged 20 or above
  • Fluent in Mandarin, with English and Bahasa Malaysia communication skills
  • Experience in retail, customer service, or events is an advantage
  • Flexible to work weekends, public holidays, and travel for outstation events

Job Details

Key Responsibilities 1. Events & Brand Activation - Support the planning, preparation and execution of Teemi events, roadshows, school activities, collaborations and brand activations. - Coordinate event requirements including products, stock, display materials, equipment and other necessary items. - Fully incharge of event setup, operation and dismantling. - Engage with parents and children during events and introduce Teemi products confidently. - Conduct basic product demonstrations and bag fitting when required. - Coordinate with internal team members, event organisers and external parties to ensure smooth event execution. - Monitor event inventory, materials and equipment before and after each event. - Record customer feedback, frequently asked questions and useful observations from events. - Prepare basic event reports, photos and feedback after completion. - Be available for selected weekend, public holiday and outstation events when required. 2. Retail & Customer Experience - Serve customers at the Teemi Penang Official Store and provide a welcoming, professional customer experience. - Understand customers' needs and recommend suitable products based on the child's height, usage and requirements. - Learn Teemi's product range thoroughly and provide clear, accurate and confident product recommendations. - Conduct proper school bag fitting and teach parents and children how to adjust and wear the bag correctly. - Explain product features, differences and usage in an easy-to-understand manner. - Handle customer enquiries and provide appropriate after-sales guidance. - Support cashiering and basic retail transactions when required. - Maintain a clean, organised and customer-ready retail environment. - Ensure displays, product samples, promotional materials and fitting areas are properly maintained. Seasonal Work Arrangement The responsibilities of this position will shift according to Teemi's business needs and seasonal activities. During periods with more events and brand activation activities, greater focus will be placed on event execution and customer engagement. During peak retail and back-to-school periods, greater focus will be placed on retail store operations, customer service and product fitting. The employee is expected to be flexible and support both areas as required. Requirements - Malaysian citizen, aged 20 or above. - Diploma or equivalent qualification is preferred. - Experience in retail, customer service, events, roadshows or promotional activities is an advantage. - Comfortable communicating primarily in Mandarin, with the ability to communicate in English and BM. - Confident communicating with both parents and children. - Friendly, responsible and willing to learn. - Able to work independently after training and take ownership of assigned tasks. - Comfortable with hands-on work including event setup, product handling and stock arrangement. - Able to work on weekends and public holidays according to the assigned work schedule. - Willing to travel or work outstation for selected events when required. - Basic computer and smartphone skills for reporting, communication and retail operations.