Assistant Manager/Manager/Senior Manager, Conventions I

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore seeks a Business Development professional to build a robust calendar of association congresses and non-profit events in biomedical and healthcare sectors. You will collaborate across divisions, gather market intelligence, and help position Singapore as a leading MICE destination.

You will engage with not-for-profit stakeholders, MICE intermediaries and STB Regional Offices on bids, while driving initiatives to grow the conventions and meetings sector.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of working experience.
• Analytical ability and strong writing skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong business development or customer account management.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Establish a pipeline and calendar of non-profit or association events in biomedical, health sciences and healthcare sectors.
• Gather and analyse market intelligence to boost Singapore’s competitiveness for business events.
• Undertake local and overseas business development with not-for-profit stakeholders, MICE intermediaries and STB Regional Offices.
• Lead industry alliances and support sector growth through developmental initiatives.
• Role involves travel.

Skills

Analytical ability

Strong writing skills

Interpersonal communication

Business development / account mgmt

MS Office

3–5 years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What the role is

Business Development for Association Congresses to be held in Singapore. The goal is to develop Singapore as a leading MICE destination for association conventions, congresses & meetings.

What you will be working on

You will work with a cross-divisional team to establish a pipeline and robust calendar of non-profit or association events within the biomedical, applied health sciences and healthcare sectors. By gathering and analysing market intelligence data, you will help to increase Singapore’s competitiveness in attracting and creating business events. You will need to be proactive in undertaking business development activities, both local and overseas, working closely with not-for-profit stakeholders, MICE intermediaries and STB Regional Offices in bids for conventions & meetings to build a pipeline of association conventions. In addition, you will support conventions and meetings sector growth by implementing industry developmental initiatives, and lead key industry alliances. Role involves travel.

What we are looking for

• At least 3 to 5 years of working experience
• Analytical ability and strong writing skills
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Strong business development or customer account management
• MS Office Experience

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.