Executive PA & Business Development Lead - Travel 30%

Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS), The; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS), The is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support the President with correspondence, scheduling, travel, and event coordination.

You will manage confidential information, coordinate meetings, and collaborate with marketing and product teams to ensure a seamless client experience. Immediate availability is advantageous and travel will be required up to 30% of the time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in office administration or related fields are a plus.
• Proven experience as a personal assistant, executive assistant, or in a similar administrative role.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in using office software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
• Discretion and ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willing to travel on short notice. Involves traveling 30% of your time.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, letters, and phone calls, and prioritize messages appropriately.
• Draft and prepare official correspondence, reports, and presentations as required.
• Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodation for staff members attending conferences, workshops, or other events.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings, workshops, and other events, including venue bookings, catering, and logistics.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute them to relevant stakeholders.
• Follow up on action items and ensure timely completion.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, databases, and filing systems, both electronically and in hard copy.
• Prospect and qualify new leads through various channels, such as cold calling, email marketing, and attending industry events.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to convert leads into paying customers.
• Deliver compelling presentations and proposals that highlight the value of our products or services.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients to ensure profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.
• Conduct market research and stay up-to-date on industry trends to identify new business opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver sales reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and product development, to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Able to assist President whenever needed not limited to or restricted by working days / hours and etc.
• Able to travel within a short notice period.
• Able to assist in packing President’s items for travelling.
• Attend to overseas client and associates when required
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Office administration qualifications

Job description

The Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS), The is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support the President with correspondence, scheduling, travel, and event coordination.

You will manage confidential information, coordinate meetings, and collaborate with marketing and product teams to ensure a seamless client experience. Immediate availability is advantageous and travel will be required up to 30% of the time.