Senior Event Manager (Brand Experiences)

Mercury Creative Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Creative Pte Ltd is seeking an Event Manager who loves turning brands into memorable experiences. You will work closely with clients and creative teams to plan, coordinate and deliver inspiring events across venues, with strong collaboration among production partners and suppliers.

The ideal candidate will manage timelines, budgets and on-site execution, while keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring brand standards and guest experiences meet high expectations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in event management or related fields.
• A genuine passion for events, brand experiences and creating memorable moments.
• Excellent project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and stakeholders.
• Strong people-management and clear, professional communication.
• Proven experience budgeting, logistics and coordinating with external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned events from initial planning through onsite delivery and post-event reporting.
• Translate client concepts and requirements into detailed production plans and schedules.
• Prepare and maintain timelines, budgets, run-of-show documents and checklists.
• Coordinate venues, caterers, AV providers, suppliers and staffing partners.
• Obtain quotations and support supplier evaluation and negotiation.
• Monitor expenditure and maintain accurate budget records throughout the project.
• Coordinate internal teams, freelancers and onsite personnel to ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide regular progress updates, raise risks, and communicate decisions promptly.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, service, brand consistency and guest experience.
• Prepare post-event reports covering attendance, outcomes and recommendations.

Skills

Project management

People management

Communication

Budget management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Project-management tools

Job description

Mercury Creative is looking for a passionate and highly capable Event Manager who loves bringing brands and experiences to life.

This is a unique opportunity to work on inspiring events and brand experiences, collaborating with clients, creative teams, production partners and suppliers to transform ideas into memorable, professionally delivered experiences.

The ideal candidate combines creativity with strong project and people-management skills. You will be highly organised, confident working with multiple stakeholders and able to keep every element of an event moving towards a successful outcome.

The ideal candidate will be available for an immediate start until October 15 ’26.

The Role

Working closely with the Project Lead and wider team, you will manage the planning, coordination and delivery of assigned events.

You will help translate the approved creative vision and client brief into a clear, practical event plan. Throughout the project, you will ensure that timelines, budgets, suppliers, team members and event details remain carefully coordinated.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned events from initial planning through onsite delivery and post-event reporting.
• Translate approved concepts and client requirements into detailed production plans.
• Prepare and maintain timelines, workback schedules, checklists, budgets and run-of-show documents.
• Coordinate venues, caterers, AV providers, fabricators, entertainers, staffing partners and other suppliers.
• Obtain quotations and support supplier evaluation and negotiation.
• Monitor project expenditure and maintain accurate budget records.
• Coordinate internal teams, freelancers, suppliers and onsite personnel.
• Assign responsibilities clearly and follow up to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain professional and responsive communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide regular progress updates and raise risks, delays or required decisions promptly.
• Coordinate event collateral, guest communications, registration, logistics and technical requirements.
• Manage event setup, rehearsals, live operations and teardown.
• Respond calmly and effectively to onsite changes or unexpected challenges.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, service, brand consistency and guest experience.
• Prepare post-event reports covering attendance, feedback, outcomes, budget performance and recommendations.

What we are looking for

• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in event management, experiential production or agency project management.
• A genuine passion for events, brand experiences and creating memorable moments.
• Excellent project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple timelines, deliverables and stakeholders.
• Strong people-management skills and the confidence to coordinate diverse teams and suppliers.
• Clear, professional and tactful communication.
• Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the wider event objective.
• Proven experience managing budgets, logistics and external vendors.
• A calm, solutions-focused approach when working under pressure.
• The ability to anticipate challenges and escalation important matters appropriately.
• Good judgment and respect for agreed approval and decision-making processes.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and project-management tools.
• Availability for agreed evening and weekend work when required.
• The legal right to provide freelance services in Singapore.
• Experience in brand activations, conferences, launches, luxury or VIP experiences, content production or regional events would be an advantage.