Manager (Events)

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in Singapore is looking for an experienced Event Manager to establish connections with government and education clients. The ideal candidate will manage events from start to finish, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include budget oversight, stakeholder coordination, and proposal delivery to attract new business. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in event management and a relevant bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in government account management or education management.
• Experience in planning large events, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Understanding of compliance requirements and official procedures.

Responsibilities

• Establish connections with key government and education customers.
• Liaise for designated accounts ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Plan and oversee events from inception to completion.
• Manage event budgets and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations for government accounts.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Event planning

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in event management or hospitality

Job description

• Establish and preserve solid connections with important customers in the government and education sectors.
• Act as the principal liaison for designated accounts, guaranteeing elevated levels of customer contentment.
• Recognise the demands of your clients and create unique event solutions.
• Arrange and oversee whole events, such as incentive travel, conferences, workshops, and exhibitions.
• Organise with stakeholders, outside vendors, and internal teams to guarantee a smooth event implementation.
• Effectively oversee event budgets, schedules, and resources to guarantee timely and cost-effective completion of all initiatives.
• Find and seize new business possibilities in the government and education sectors.
• Create and deliver proposals, showcasing creative ideas to entice new customers.
• Work together with the marketing and sales teams to create plans that increase portfolio growth and improve customer engagement.
• To ensure that clients receive high-quality services at affordable prices, cultivate and maintain connections with suppliers and vendors.
• Manage the transportation, location, and event setup logistics.
• Verify that every event complies with industry and regulatory requirements, especially for government accounts.
• Write reports on the event, offering analysis and suggestions for advancements.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, business, or a similar discipline.
• At least five years of related experience, primarily in government account management and education management.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning extensive gatherings, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of compliance requirements and official procedures.