Events Manager – Corporate & Golf Events

Cerebral Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebral Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead corporate and golf events from concept to delivery. You will manage end-to-end planning, budgeting, vendor management, and client liaison to ensure memorable experiences and commercial success.

The role requires strong English communication, familiarity with golf events, and willingness to travel regionally and work outside normal hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related discipline.
• At least five years of relevant event management experience including corporate events.
• Experience organising golf events or tournaments with knowledge of formats and scoring.
• Able to manage budgets, suppliers, clients and multiple projects.
• Strong written and spoken English with stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with event platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop event concepts, budgets, proposals and execution plans aligned with client objectives.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate and golf events from conferences to gala dinners.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery including registration, AV, staging, catering and transport.
• Lead staff, agencies, and volunteers with clear briefings.
• Build relationships with clients, venues, sponsors and partners.
• Conduct post-event reviews and present financial results.

Skills

Event planning

Client liaison

English proficiency

Budgeting

Team leadership

Problem solving

Venue coordination

Education

Diploma or degree in Event Management / Hospitality / Marketing / Sports Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Event registration platforms

Golf tournament software

Job description

Events Manager - Corporate & Golf Events

Location: Singapore
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Events Manager to lead the planning and delivery of corporate events, client engagement programmes, and golf tournaments in Singapore, with opportunities to support regional events.

You will manage events from concept through execution and post-event review, combining strong operational skills with commercial awareness and excellent client service. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable delivering a corporate gala dinner, managing a client networking event, and coordinating a golf tournament.

Event Strategy and Planning

• Develop event concepts, proposals, budgets, and execution plans aligned with client objectives and business priorities.

• Manage a portfolio of corporate and golf events, including conferences, networking sessions, product launches, gala dinners, corporate golf days, and tournaments.

• Establish clear timelines, responsibilities, resource requirements, and measures of success for each event.

• Identify and secure suitable venues, golf clubs, hotels, suppliers, and event partners.

• Prepare contingency plans for weather disruptions, operational issues, and changes to event requirements.

Event Operations and Delivery

• Oversee end-to-end event delivery, including registration, production, audiovisual requirements, staging, signage, transport, hospitality, entertainment, and food and beverage.

• Lead event staff, agencies, contractors, and volunteers, ensuring clear briefings and effective coordination.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, venues, suppliers, sponsors, and other stakeholders.

• Manage event schedules, rehearsals, on-site operations, and issue resolution.

• Coordinate applicable venue requirements, permits, insurance, and safety arrangements.

• Conduct post-event reviews and prepare reports covering attendance, feedback, financial performance, and recommendations.

Golf Event Management

• Plan and execute corporate golf days, charity tournaments, client invitationals, and other golf events.

• Liaise with golf clubs on course availability, tournament arrangements, player capacity, buggy allocation, practice facilities, and clubhouse requirements.

• Coordinate tournament formats, player registration, handicaps, groupings, tee times or shotgun starts, scorecards, scoring, and results.

• Arrange player welcome packs, merchandise, prizes, on-course activities, sponsor branding, and hospitality.

• Coordinate golf rules and competition conditions with the host club and appointed officials.

• Manage player briefings, event announcements, prize presentations, and associated lunches or dinners.

• Work with the host club to implement weather contingency plans and communicate changes promptly to participants.

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with corporate clients, golf clubs, hotels, sponsors, and event partners.

• Translate client requirements into practical event proposals and consistently deliver a high standard of service.

• Manage expectations, communicate progress, and address feedback throughout the event lifecycle.

• Identify opportunities for repeat business, referrals, and long-term partnerships.

Budgeting and Commercial Management

• Prepare and manage event budgets, quotations, and cost forecasts.

• Negotiate supplier rates and contracts to achieve quality and value.

• Track revenue, expenditure, payment schedules, and event profitability.

• Manage changes to scope and obtain agreement on additional costs.

• Reconcile event accounts and present financial results to management.

Marketing, Sponsorship and Business Development

• Work with marketing teams to promote events through email campaigns, social media, digital platforms, and partner channels.

• Develop sponsorship packages with clear benefits, pricing, and branding opportunities.

• Support sponsor prospecting, proposals, negotiations, and agreement closure.

• Ensure sponsor commitments are delivered and provide post-event reports.

• Identify new event concepts, partnerships, and revenue opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• At least five years of relevant event management experience, including independently managing corporate events from planning through delivery.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience organising golf events or tournaments, with a working knowledge of tournament formats, handicapping, scoring, and golf etiquette.

• Proven ability to manage budgets, suppliers, clients, and multiple concurrent projects.

• Strong written and spoken English, with confident presentation and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as event registration platforms and digital collaboration tools.

• Familiarity with golf scoring or tournament management software.

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays when required for events, and to travel regionally where necessary.

Preferred Experience

• Experience delivering corporate and golf events in Singapore.

• Established relationships with local golf clubs, venues, hotels, and event suppliers.

• Experience securing sponsorships, developing event proposals, or supporting business development.

• Experience managing VIP guests, senior executives, and regional stakeholders.

• Familiarity with digital event marketing and participant engagement.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and accountable.

• Calm under pressure, with sound judgement and practical problem-solving skills.

• Commercially minded, with strong negotiation skills.

• Service-focused and confident in managing diverse stakeholders.

• A collaborative leader who can also work independently.

• Adaptable and proactive, with a commitment to delivering memorable events.