Event Director

Aspire; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global B2B media business is seeking an Event Director in Singapore to lead a team and manage a portfolio of established events. This role involves overseeing operations, developing strategies, and ensuring high-quality audience experiences while fostering strong community relationships across Asia-Pacific.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing large-scale and bespoke events.
• Deep understanding of awards and events management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of event operations and ensure seamless execution.
• Develop a 3-year strategy for event transformation.
• Manage the Asia budget, ensuring revenue and profit goals are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Commercial Management

Logistical Management

Job description

Our client are a global B2B media business with well-known brands and events in their portfolio, spanning multiple industries across awards and the MICE sector.

They are looking for an Event director in Singapore to run a team and a small portfolio of established events with oversight on sales, marketing and operations.

This is a fantastic chance to join a great company with global presence and an exciting plan.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Oversee all aspects of event operations and ensure seamless execution of events.

• 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 Asia and London, and local partners to deliver high-quality events and exceptional audience experiences.

• Develop a 3-year strategy, transforming the event into a year-round programme and reimagining the event experience.

• Ensure local team aligns with strategic goals and objectives, making staffing decisions as necessary.

• Manage the Asia budget, ensuring revenue, margin, and profit goals are met.

• Lead resource allocation prioritisation in collaboration with teams in Asia and UK

• Work with the board to develop and implement strategies to drive award entries.

• Develop strategies to increase delegate revenue.

• Collaborate with the sales team to create new sponsorship opportunities and monetise event assets.

• Negotiate the best deals with local/regional suppliers and manage cost control.

• Provide regular updates to leadership teams in 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.

• Conceptualise and oversee the delegate experience, 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.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and manage teams.

• Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for innovation and creativity.

• Excellent attention to detail and meticulous approach to tasks.

• Thorough knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region.

• Experience managing both large-scale and bespoke events, particularly in awards programmes.

• Deep understanding of awards and events management.

• Strong commercial and financial management skills.

• Exceptional logistical and organisational abilities.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution.
  
  

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