SPECIALIST - EVENTS

Directions Group Inc; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Directions Group Inc in Singapore is seeking a skilled Specialist to develop and execute luxury lifestyle events for a diverse client list in fashion, jewellery, beauty and hospitality. The role covers research, planning and execution from strategy to final delivery, with a focus on maintaining client partnerships and delivering high-impact experiences.

The successful candidate will manage proposals, budgets, vendor relationships and permits, while coordinating teams to ensure flawless event

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business Studies, Marketing, Public Relations or Mass Communications.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Event Management or Marketing Communications; agency experience and Luxury Lifestyle industry preferred.
• Networking with customers, design and production vendors is advantageous.
• Must be a driven self-starter with excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.

Responsabilités

• Prepare event proposals, pitches and presentations.
• Monitor and manage projects including budgets, scope and changes.
• Manage communications and document issues or changes with the team.
• Source and manage relationships with key vendors within budget and project needs.
• Procurement of permits, licenses, and paperwork for events.
• Create and execute detailed checklists and program schedules.
• Assist in hands-on setup and teardown of events.
• Maintain complete project files and information.
• Meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and deliver decisions.

Connaissances

Event planning

Vendor management

Client relations

Budgeting

Proposal writing

Formation

Diploma or Degree in Business Studies, Marketing, Public Relations or Mass Communications

Outils

MS Office

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Description du poste

Directions Group Inc, the leading integrated marketing and communications company in Singapore that helms an impressive portfolio of well-known international brands that cover a gamut of industries, namely leisure and hospitality, luxury lifestyle and retail, as well as arts and entertainment. We specialise in providing brands with marketing communications solutions and events management expertise, from strategy and concept creation to final execution, striving to serve brands' evolving needs to build brand equity and, at the same time, grow the business in an ever-changing communications landscape.

Job Description:

Working with a small team of dynamic individuals, the Specialist will develop and execute events for the agency’s list of luxury lifestyle brand clients in various industries covering fashion, jewellery, beauty, hospitality and corporate events.

The job scope will cover all relevant research, planning and implementation work required for the delivery and execution of an event. In addition, he/she will also be responsible for maintaining and cultivating enduring relationships with clients and partners.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of event proposals, pitches and presentations
• Monitor and manage the project, including the development of plans and budgets as well as scope and changes to budgets
• Manage communications, ensuring that any issues, changes, or required performances that impact projects are documented and addressed with the key team members
• Source, establish, develop and actively manage relationships with key vendors providing for the best available resources within budget and overall project success
• Responsible for ensuring that procurement of permits, licenses, and all other paperwork for events is managed by respective production personnel
• Composing and executing detailed checklists and program schedules
• Assisting in hands-on set up and tear down
• Maintain complete and updated files with all project/event details and information
• Meet deadlines, prioritise tasks, report on key accounts and deliver prompt and sound decisions
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Business Studies, Marketing, Public Relations or Mass Communications
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Event Management or Marketing Communications; prior experience in an agency setting and/or Luxury Lifestyle industry preferred
• An existing network of contacts in customer database, design and production vendors will be advantageous
• A driven self-starter who is passionate about events and has a positive 'can do' and contributory attitude with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent time-management, ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Meticulous with strong attention to details
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills, is proactive and able to work independently
• Some night and weekend work is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications; Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Adobe photoshop and illustrator would be advantageous.

We regret that we will notify only shortlisted candidates.