Assistant Manager/Manager(Events)

AXIS GROUP ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events management firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to oversee client servicing and event management. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, planning, budgeting, and executing events while ensuring alignment with client objectives. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong skills in negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving. This role offers a dynamic work environment and requires the ability to adapt to challenges, with opportunities for travel on overseas projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in events management.
• Proactive and strategic approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day client servicing and overseeing event management.
• Provide strategic recommendations to align with client objectives.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and coordinate their services.
• Ensure smooth execution of events.
• Track and monitor project expenditures.

Skills

Client servicing

Event management

Negotiation

Strategic problem-solving

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Project Management/Business Administration/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Day-to-day client servicing, leading teams and overseeing the management of events, conceptualisation, planning, budgeting, logistics, and execution
• understanding client event objectives, providing strategic recommendations that ensure content and results are on-brand.
• negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers. Coordinate and oversee their services to guarantee quality standards;
• oversee coordination with vendors, event setup, and logistical details. Ensure a smooth execution of the event;
• tracking and monitor project expenditures
• Drive sales activities through research of event proposals, including keeping up to date with evolving content, design trends, and technologies, etc., and promoting innovation and continuous improvement;

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Marketing/Project Management/Business Administration/Communications, or its equivalent)
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in events management
• Proactive and strategic approach to problem-solving. Adaptability and flexibility in managing unforeseen challenges
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and mentor team members in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Understanding of clients’ requirements to execute effectively and efficiently
• Excellent written and communication skills;
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Attention to detail, able to perform under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Google Docs.
• Able to travel for oversea project