Marketing Communication Trainee

Waters Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global analytical instruments company in Singapore seeks a Marketing communication assistant to manage all aspects of event planning and execution. This role requires strong skills in budget control and vendor management. You will ensure events align with brand objectives and analyze performance metrics to generate insights. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and experience in event management. Join us to contribute to meaningful scientific advancements with a passionate team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in event management, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget control and quote analysis.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all company events from conception to completion.
• Manage logistics, staffing, and attendee experience on-site.
• Control event budgets and collaborate with Finance.
• Lead vendor management processes and ensure compliance.
• Analyze event performance using KPIs and prepare post-event reports.

Skills

Event management

Budget control

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Marketing communication assistant to support an end-to-end event management for our company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the comprehensive planning, execution, and analysis of all events, ensuring they align with our brand objectives, budget constraints, and compliance requirements. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, meticulous budget and vendor management, and a data-driven approach to measuring event success.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all company events (virtual, hybrid, and in-person) from conception to completion.
• Ensure seamless on-site event management, including logistics, staffing, and attendee experience.
• Control event budgets in collaboration with the Finance department.
• Co-manage event-related procurement processes, including vendor negotiations, quote reviews, and payment approvals.
• Ensure all events adhere to company policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations. Implement risk assessment and mitigation strategies for each event.
• Lead full-cycle vendor management, including sourcing, selection, contract negotiation, and performance evaluation. Collaborate with Procurement and Finance to validate quotes, ensure cost efficiency, and maintain quality standards.
• Track, measure, and analyze event performance using KPIs (attendance, engagement, ROI, lead generation). Prepare post-event reports with actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience in event management, preferably in a B2B or corporate environment.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget control, quote analysis, and procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Company Description

(NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.