Responsibilities and Duties:
- Oversee all aspects of event operations and ensure seamless execution of events.
- Lead with strong experience in Events, Marketing, Business Development & Stakeholder Management.
- Serve as the public face and advocate for the events internally and externally.
- Build and nurture strong relationships within the community across Asia-Pacific.
- Collaborate closely with teams in Singapore to deliver high-quality events and exceptional audience experiences.
- Develop a strategy to transform the event into a year-round program and reimagine the event experience.
- Ensure the local team aligns with strategic goals and objectives, making staffing decisions as necessary.
- Manage the Singapore budget, ensuring revenue, margin, and profit goals are met.
- Work with the board to develop and implement strategies to drive award entries.
- Collaborate with the sales team to create new sponsorship opportunities and monetize event assets.
- Negotiate the best deals with local/regional suppliers and manage cost control.
- Provide regular updates to leadership teams regarding costs and revenue positions.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, leading by example and fostering a motivated work environment.
- Directly manage Singapore-based full-time staff and maintain strong relationships across teams.
- Conceptualize and oversee event operations, creative production, venue selection, sponsorship delivery, and budgeting.
- Manage workflow across content, design, and tech teams for the production of live or virtual shows and events.
- Oversee venue and vendor selection, contract negotiation, and manage post-event analysis and results evaluation.
Job Requirements
- At least 8-10 years of experience in event management, with a proven track record of organizing and executing mid-large-scale events, both physical and virtual.
- Masters/Degree in Sales & Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent.
- Comprehensive understanding of best practices in event management: knowledge of industry standards, trends, and emerging practices.
- Strong budget management skills with detailed financial oversight to ensure events are executed within budget while achieving maximum impact.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong ability to manage logistics and ensure seamless event execution. Adaptability and flexibility to manage unforeseen challenges.