Personal Assistant cum Business Development Executive

Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS), The; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization in Singapore is seeking a Personal Assistant to manage correspondence, coordinate meetings, and support business development. Ideal candidates have prior experience in administrative roles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Flexibility to travel on short notice is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a personal assistant or similar administrative role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage correspondence, including emails and phone calls.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodations for staff.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings and events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Correspondence and Communication: 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.
• Calendar Management and Administrative Support: Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodation for staff members attending conferences, workshops, or other events.
• Meeting and Event Coordination: 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.
• Confidentiality and Data Management: 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.
• Business Development: 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.
• Ad-hoc matters and responsibilities: 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.

Job Requirements

• 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, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
• 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.
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Willing to travel on short notice. Involves traveling 30% of your time.
• Able to start immediately or on short notice would be advantageous.