Events Manager

Responsibilities: · Servicing and maintaining sales accounts and follow up on sales leads to increase sales revenue. · Attend briefings to pitch for new projects. · Conceptualize and prepare, with rigour – creative presentation deck, customized to clients’ needs and requirements. · Manage project budgets and quotations for clients’ approval with clear instructions to Finance team for invoicing. · Plan and propose workflows for every event. · Key liaison between client, events team, designers, and 3rd party vendors leading up to the event, ensuring that both client and event requirements are met. · Manage the set-up and production of the event on site, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality event. · Supervise and manage all suppliers and contractors working on location. · Source for materials and act as a negotiator to obtain cost-effective prices from suppliers. · Apply for licences, permits, insurance etc with the relevant authorities and insurers · Ensure a smooth operation throughout each event. · To handle multiple projects from entry level to mega huge events. · Logistics management and inventory control of all equipment, materials, and any other items. · Submission of Cost Listing to Finance team upon completion of each event. · Follow up on payments with clients · Ensure that vendor invoices are correctly billed before submission to Finance team for payments Pre-Requisites: · Creative, fun and passionate individual · Minimum GCE “A” Level Graduate · Proficient in Microsoft programmes – Excel, PowerPoint & Word. · 2 – 3 years of experience in the event or hospitality industry. · Internet and social media savvy · Able to take “common-sense” initiatives and make sound judgements and decisions. · Effective crisis management. · Good time management and able to delegate tasks. · Good negotiation and interpersonal skills. · Able to negotiate in the interest of the company. · A passion for events and communication with an accurate eye for details. · Ability to handle pressure, multi-task and work within tight schedules / deadlines. · Calm, resourceful, independent and vigilant. Benefits: . Annual increment. . 13-month AWS and bonuses. . Annual medical benefits – hospital & surgery, GP, dental, specialist, personal accident coverage. . Off-In-Lieu for work done on rest days. . Meal and transport allowances for overtime work. . A promising career path to become Event Account Managers and above. . Company sponsored courses for training and skills upgrading. . Opportunities to work overseas. . Regular social and team building activities. . Annual company trip.