147 Event Director jobs in Singapore
Strategic Event Director
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our global events strategy, ensuring brand visibility and customer engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop an annual global event calendar, aligning with marketing objectives and sales targets.
- Create event strategies that deliver measurable brand impact, lead generation, and market positioning.
- Manage end-to-end event execution, including planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, booth design, logistics, and on-site management.
- Design interactive product demonstrations and experiences to showcase our technology.
- Ensure all event-related brand touchpoints are consistent and impactful.
Brand Activation
- Lead initiatives to enhance brand visibility and recognition globally.
- Develop creative campaigns that align with product launches and thought leadership.
- Ensure consistent messaging across events, digital platforms, and sales collateral.
Broad Marketing Functions
- Digital Marketing Support - collaborate on social media, email campaigns, and online advertising to amplify event reach and brand awareness.
- Content Development - support the creation of marketing collateral, brochures, videos, and presentations that align with our positioning.
- Partnership Marketing - coordinate joint marketing initiatives with strategic partners and distributors.
- Public Relations Support - work with PR agencies and internal teams to secure media coverage around events and product milestones.
- Marketing Analytics - track, analyze, and report on marketing campaign and event performance, providing actionable insights.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with product and engineering teams to ensure technical accuracy in all marketing materials.
- Work closely with sales to align marketing activities with lead generation goals.
- Coordinate with regional teams to adapt campaigns for local markets.
Requirements
- 5+ years in B2B marketing with a strong focus on events, brand activation, and campaign execution.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale international events from concept to analysis.
- Experience in technology, cybersecurity, or hardware industries preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple marketing projects simultaneously.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Creative problem-solver with an eye for engaging brand experiences.
- Data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Knowledge of digital marketing tools and platforms.
Personal Attributes
- Innovative & Growth-Oriented - challenges the status quo to create standout brand moments.
- Culturally Aligned - embodies our values of integrity, innovation, and intrapreneurship.
- Adaptable - thrives under pressure and can pivot quickly when plans change.
Strategic Event Director
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We are seeking a skilled Event Manager to lead and oversee the execution of large-scale events and conferences.
This strategic role requires managing all aspects of event planning, coordination, and delivery to ensure seamless organisation of high-profile functions that support marketing and communications objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop comprehensive event plans, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, and on-site coordination.
- Liaise with cross-functional teams, clients, and external suppliers to guarantee successful delivery of events.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement contingency plans as needed.
- Measure and analyse event performance, providing detailed post-event reports and recommendations for improvement.
- Manage a team of event coordinators, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in event project management, preferably within marketing & communications field.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-profile events to a consistently high standard.
- Strong project management skills, with ability to multitask, prioritise, and work to tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with confidence to liaise with clients and suppliers.
- Adaptable and resourceful, with solutions-focused mindset to overcome challenges.
- Proficient in event management software and tools.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in event management, marketing, or related discipline.
Benefits:
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Opportunity to stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
Event Director (B2B Trade Show)
Posted 6 days ago
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WHO WE ARE:
UKi Media & Events, a division of CloserStill Media Group, is a global leader in specialist B2B exhibitions, conferences and publications spanning industries such as aerospace, automotive and logistics. Based in the UK, we organise over 20 international events annually and publish 14 industry-leading magazines.
We are excited to introduce a new aviation-focused event in Singapore designed to connect key stakeholders within the Asia Pacific aviation sector.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The Singapore Office is looking for a motivated Event Director to launch and lead in this exciting new show. The postholder will be the international face of the launch and will be responsible for all Asian sales, sales agent recruitment and management, establishing key industry and governmental relationships, influencing across all even team disciplines and collaboration with PTE World.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where there is opportunity to grow, then this would be a great position for you.
THE ROLE:
Sales Leadership
- Manage sales managers and sales agent team
- Lead by example - push beyond team target and deliver personal sales targets
- Develop a campaign strategy with the sales team that meets and exceeds targets including overall numbers of exhibitors, exhibitor mix, stand sales, sponsorship inventory, yield and sponsorship revenues
- Ensure the sales plan is being delivered to target and activity targets (outbound call volumes, online meetings and face-to-face meetings) are met
- Develop new revenue streams and creative and complex sales such as sponsorship
- Visit and canvas at competitor and industry events
- Run and manage the rebook process and rebook team
- Manage the prospect database to ensure it is constantly updated and is fit for purpose falling in line with the company's salesforce policy
- Ensure a constant high quality of delivery in all target prospect, exhibitor and partner communication ensure the message is on-point
- Maintain an active bellwether database and sales plan
Relationships
- Foster positive and professional relationships with key suppliers, associations, media and commercial partners to support the growth and sustainability of events
Brand management
- Through research, analysis, developing relationships and market intelligence, implement strategies and initiatives to ensure the on-going growth and sustainability of events
- Write a business plan for your events in collaboration with the commercial director (updated annually)
- Produce a coherent brand strategy for your event to maintain and increase relevance to all markets, meeting visitor and exhibitor expectations
- Ensure your brand and event strategy ties in and leverages UKi media assets through collaboration with the media editorial and commercial teams
- Ensure that marketing strategy is aligned with the event's commercial objectives
- Provide a strategic event floor plan in conjunction with the operations director or manager - designed to meet the budget target, optimise the visitors' experience and ensure constant and consistent visitor stand traffic for exhibitors
- Identify and implement (where possible) extra revenue streams and brand extension opportunities
- Monitor and report competitor activity, taking actions where necessary
- Get close to your market, understand its trends and develop your event around it
Financial management
- Overall accountability for meeting and exceeding budgeted gross and net profit contribution of shows
- Ensure credit control collects funds in a timely fashion and before each show opens
- Provide a monthly report and forecast on show revenues, contribution, manpower and actions that are being taken for the shows to achieve budget
- Write in conjunction with the show team the annual exhibition business plan factoring in KPIs and a P&L for each show
General management
- Day-to-day management of the event sales and agent team
- Interdepartmental: Manage relationships with supporting operations, marketing and production departments, ensuring they are aligned to the event's business objectives and commercial goals
- Close collaborator with the PTE World Event Director to ensure participation of key international bellwethers and pavilions
- Set clear goals and objectives for all reporting staff
- Set, monitor and evaluate individual bonus and commissions plans for direct reports as necessary
- Complete annual- and mid-term staff appraisals as necessary
- Recruit and interview new staff where necessary
- Assess, develop and coach all reporting staff (including identifying bespoke training needs of individuals where necessary)
- Motivate the event team
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested
Operations
- Work with the operations team to develop an operational strategy that meets/comes in under budget while ensuring high levels of exhibitor and delegate experiences and production values are maintained
- Ensure the operational plan is being delivered in an efficient and timely manner
Marketing
- Develop an exhibitor marketing campaign strategy including materials, pitch decks and lead generation activities with the marketing director / brand manager
- Personally manage all key industry partnerships in conjunction with marketing director / brand manager
- Develop campaign strategy with the marketing director / brand manager to meet overall visitor numbers (with the right demographics), feature content, visitor and acquisition costs
- Conduct press/TV and radio interviews as necessary
ABOUT YOU:
- Previous experience as an Event Director or Senior Event Manager. Experience in B2B trade shows within terminal operations and/or passenger experience is highly advantageous.
- Experience managing large scale trade shows.
- Collaborative mindset and a team player are a must.
- Passionate, driven, energetic and enthusiastic.
- High personal standards and values.
- A track record of achievement and over-achievement.
- A proven ability to hit and exceed sales targets.
- Proficient IT skills including Salesforce CRM.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.
WORK LOCATION:
This role is based in Singapore.
PERSONAL DATA CONSENT:
The information you provide in your job application will be used and processed by or on behalf of CSM for purposes related to your registration of interest in current or future employment with CSM and for the processing of your application for employment.
We will collect and use the personal data that you have supplied to facilitate the processing of your application for employment purposes. We will use personal information such as telephone number and/or email address to contact you on job opportunities. Please note that the information you provide may be used by a third party to enable us to process your application. These third parties may be located outside of Singapore to carry out some of the processing and administrative functions for CSM and would be under duty of care to maintain the appropriate levels or security and confidentiality and only use the information as instructed by CSM.
The personal data held by CSM relating to the applicants will be kept strictly confidential. CSM may collect information through other sources for processing and evaluating your application for employment. If your application is successful, the information will be used in the administration of your employment. CSM may provide and/or transfer such data, whether in Singapore or outside of Singapore, to (i) any other departments within CSM or if necessary, with Government agencies; (ii) any third party service provider who provides administrative, data processing, computer or other services to CSM.
As part of assessing your suitability to work with CSM, we may use your information to conduct reference checks in accordance with CSM's HR Policy.
If your application is unsuccessful, CSM may retain and use the information to deal with any matter which may arise in connection with your application, for purposes of contacting you in connection with ongoing recruitment opportunities, as well as for data analysis and business purposes. If you do not wish to be considered for positions in CSM other than that you have applied for, please write in to
By submitting this job application, you consent and agree to your data being used in conjunction with the recruitment and employment purposes at CSM. In order to maximise your opportunities to work with CSM, you are encouraged to keep the information provided to us up to date at all times. You are responsible for ensuring that the personal data is correct and true. You also have the option to withdraw your consent anytime.
#J-18808-LjbffrEvent Director (B2B Trade Show)
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WHO WE ARE:
UKi Media & Events, a division of CloserStill Media Group, is a global leader in specialist B2B exhibitions, conferences and publications spanning industries such as aerospace, automotive and logistics. Based in the UK, we organise over 20 international events annually and publish 14 industry-leading magazines.
We are excited to introduce a new aviation-focused event in Singapore designed to connect key stakeholders within the Asia Pacific aviation sector.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The Singapore Office is looking for a motivated Event Director to launch and lead in this exciting new show. The postholder will be the international face of the launch and will be responsible for all Asian sales, sales agent recruitment and management, establishing key industry and governmental relationships, influencing across all even team disciplines and collaboration with PTE World.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where there is opportunity to grow, then this would be a great position for you.
THE ROLE:
Sales Leadership
Manage sales managers and sales agent team
Lead by example - push beyond team target and deliver personal sales targets
Develop a campaign strategy with the sales team that meets and exceeds targets including overall numbers of exhibitors, exhibitor mix, stand sales, sponsorship inventory, yield and sponsorship revenues
Ensure the sales plan is being delivered to target and activity targets (outbound call volumes, online meetings and face-to-face meetings) are met
Develop new revenue streams and creative and complex sales such as sponsorship
Visit and canvas at competitor and industry events
Run and manage the rebook process and rebook team
Manage the prospect database to ensure it is constantly updated and is fit for purpose falling in line with the company's salesforce policy
Ensure a constant high quality of delivery in all target prospect, exhibitor and partner communication ensure the message is on-point
Maintain an active bellwether database and sales plan
Relationships
Foster positive and professional relationships with key suppliers, associations, media and commercial partners to support the growth and sustainability of events
Brand management
Through research, analysis, developing relationships and market intelligence, implement strategies and initiatives to ensure the on-going growth and sustainability of events
Write a business plan for your events in collaboration with the commercial director (updated annually)
Produce a coherent brand strategy for your event to maintain and increase relevance to all markets, meeting visitor and exhibitor expectations
Ensure your brand and event strategy ties in and leverages UKi media assets through collaboration with the media editorial and commercial teams
Ensure that marketing strategy is aligned with the event's commercial objectives
Provide a strategic event floor plan in conjunction with the operations director or manager - designed to meet the budget target, optimise the visitors' experience and ensure constant and consistent visitor stand traffic for exhibitors
Identify and implement (where possible) extra revenue streams and brand extension opportunities
Monitor and report competitor activity, taking actions where necessary
Get close to your market, understand its trends and develop your event around it
Financial management
Overall accountability for meeting and exceeding budgeted gross and net profit contribution of shows
Ensure credit control collects funds in a timely fashion and before each show opens
Provide a monthly report and forecast on show revenues, contribution, manpower and actions that are being taken for the shows to achieve budget
Write in conjunction with the show team the annual exhibition business plan factoring in KPIs and a P&L for each show
General management
Day-to-day management of the event sales and agent team
Interdepartmental: Manage relationships with supporting operations, marketing and production departments, ensuring they are aligned to the event's business objectives and commercial goals
Close collaborator with the PTE World Event Director to ensure participation of key international bellwethers and pavilions
Set clear goals and objectives for all reporting staff
Set, monitor and evaluate individual bonus and commissions plans for direct reports as necessary
Complete annual- and mid-term staff appraisals as necessary
Recruit and interview new staff where necessary
Assess, develop and coach all reporting staff (including identifying bespoke training needs of individuals where necessary)
Motivate the event team
Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested
Operations
Work with the operations team to develop an operational strategy that meets/comes in under budget while ensuring high levels of exhibitor and delegate experiences and production values are maintained
Ensure the operational plan is being delivered in an efficient and timely manner
Marketing
Develop an exhibitor marketing campaign strategy including materials, pitch decks and lead generation activities with the marketing director / brand manager
Personally manage all key industry partnerships in conjunction with marketing director / brand manager
Develop campaign strategy with the marketing director / brand manager to meet overall visitor numbers (with the right demographics), feature content, visitor and acquisition costs
Conduct press/TV and radio interviews as necessary
ABOUT YOU:
Previous experience as an Event Director or Senior Event Manager. Experience in B2B trade shows within terminal operations and/or passenger experience is highly advantageous.
Experience managing large scale trade shows.
Collaborative mindset and a team player are a must.
Passionate, driven, energetic and enthusiastic.
High personal standards and values.
A track record of achievement and over-achievement.
A proven ability to hit and exceed sales targets.
Proficient IT skills including Salesforce CRM.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.
WORK LOCATION:
This role is based in Singapore.
PERSONAL DATA CONSENT:
The information you provide in your job application will be used and processed by or on behalf of CSM for purposes related to your registration of interest in current or future employment with CSM and for the processing of your application for employment.
We will collect and use the personal data that you have supplied to facilitate the processing of your application for employment purposes. We will use personal information such as telephone number and/or email address to contact you on job opportunities. Please note that the information you provide may be used by a third party to enable us to process your application. These third parties may be located outside of Singapore to carry out some of the processing and administrative functions for CSM and would be under duty of care to maintain the appropriate levels or security and confidentiality and only use the information as instructed by CSM.
The personal data held by CSM relating to the applicants will be kept strictly confidential. CSM may collect information through other sources for processing and evaluating your application for employment. If your application is successful, the information will be used in the administration of your employment. CSM may provide and/or transfer such data, whether in Singapore or outside of Singapore, to (i) any other departments within CSM or if necessary, with Government agencies; (ii) any third party service provider who provides administrative, data processing, computer or other services to CSM.
As part of assessing your suitability to work with CSM, we may use your information to conduct reference checks in accordance with CSM's HR Policy.
If your application is unsuccessful, CSM may retain and use the information to deal with any matter which may arise in connection with your application, for purposes of contacting you in connection with ongoing recruitment opportunities, as well as for data analysis and business purposes. If you do not wish to be considered for positions in CSM other than that you have applied for, please write in to
By submitting this job application, you consent and agree to your data being used in conjunction with the recruitment and employment purposes at CSM. In order to maximise your opportunities to work with CSM, you are encouraged to keep the information provided to us up to date at all times. You are responsible for ensuring that the personal data is correct and true. You also have the option to withdraw your consent anytime.
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Executive (Conference Management)
Posted 11 days ago
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The incumbent is responsible primarily for planning, executing, and managing conferences efficiently and effectively. This includes the management and coordination of all event logistics.
Responsibilities:
- Work with caterers, venues, and other vendors to determine the cost to produce a conference
- Develop and monitor timeline and budget, ensuring the conference is run as planned
- Oversee processes, and site work to ensure that vendor deliverables are met
- Work with graphic designers and webmasters to track their progress as they greate marketing collaterals, taking care to ensure that all materials are produced properly and delivered to the appropriate persons/venues
- Coordinate all audio and visual needs. Review the site to ensure that all equipment and supplies are in place and working properly
- Develop a procedurefor registering and checking in participants
- Is the Client liaison and accountable for all project deliverables
Position Requirements:
- Degree/Diploma in Event Management preferred
- Proven ability to work on tight deadlines and within budget
- Is time-sensitive and goal-oriented
- Interested in broad learning and have a thirst for information
- Innovative and have a good understanding of business
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Good comprehension of conference and association matters
- Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience preferred
- Entry level candidates with good personal attributes can apply
ONLY SHORTLISTED candidates will be contacted
#J-18808-LjbffrExecutive (Conference Management)
Posted today
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Responsibilities:
- Work with caterers, venues, and other vendors to determine the cost to produce a conference
- Develop and monitor timeline and budget, ensuring the conference is run as planned
- Oversee processes, and site work to ensure that vendor deliverables are met
- Work with graphic designers and webmasters to track their progress as they greate marketing collaterals, taking care to ensure that all materials are produced properly and delivered to the appropriate persons/venues
- Coordinate all audio and visual needs. Review the site to ensure that all equipment and supplies are in place and working properly
- Develop a procedurefor registering and checking in participants
- Is the Client liaison and accountable for all project deliverables
- Degree/Diploma in Event Management preferred
- Proven ability to work on tight deadlines and within budget
- Is time-sensitive and goal-oriented
- Interested in broad learning and have a thirst for information
- Innovative and have a good understanding of business
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Good comprehension of conference and association matters
- Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience preferred
- Entry level candidates with good personal attributes can apply
Executive (Conference Management)
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
The incumbent is responsible primarily for planning, executing, and managing conferences efficiently and effectively. This includes the management and coordination of all event logistics.
Responsibilities:
- Work with caterers, venues, and other vendors to determine the cost to produce a conference
- Develop and monitor timeline and budget, ensuring the conference is run as planned
- Oversee processes, and site work to ensure that vendor deliverables are met
- Work with graphic designers and webmasters to track their progress as they greate marketing collaterals, taking care to ensure that all materials are produced properly and delivered to the appropriate persons/venues
- Coordinate all audio and visual needs. Review the site to ensure that all equipment and supplies are in place and working properly
- Develop a procedurefor registering and checking in participants
- Is the Client liaison and accountable for all project deliverables
Position Requirements:
- Degree/Diploma in Event Management preferred
- Proven ability to work on tight deadlines and within budget
- Is time-sensitive and goal-oriented
- Interested in broad learning and have a thirst for information
- Innovative and have a good understanding of business
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Good comprehension of conference and association matters
- Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience preferred
- Entry level candidates with good personal attributes can apply
ONLY SHORTLISTED candidates will be contacted
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Executive (Conference Management)
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
The incumbent is responsible primarily for planning, executing, and managing conferences efficiently and effectively. This includes the management and coordination of all event logistics.
Responsibilities:
- Work with caterers, venues, and other vendors to determine the cost to produce a conference
- Develop and monitor timeline and budget, ensuring the conference is run as planned
- Oversee processes, and site work to ensure that vendor deliverables are met
- Work with graphic designers and webmasters to track their progress as they greate marketing collaterals, taking care to ensure that all materials are produced properly and delivered to the appropriate persons/venues
- Coordinate all audio and visual needs. Review the site to ensure that all equipment and supplies are in place and working properly
- Develop a procedurefor registering and checking in participants
- Is the Client liaison and accountable for all project deliverables
Position Requirements:
- Degree/Diploma in Event Management preferred
- Proven ability to work on tight deadlines and within budget
- Is time-sensitive and goal-oriented
- Interested in broad learning and have a thirst for information
- Innovative and have a good understanding of business
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Good comprehension of conference and association matters
- Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience preferred
- Entry level candidates with good personal attributes can apply
ONLY SHORTLISTED candidates will be contacted
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Executive (Conference Management)
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
The incumbent is responsible primarily for planning, executing, and managing conferences efficiently and effectively. This includes the management and coordination of all event logistics.
Responsibilities:
Work with caterers, venues, and other vendors to determine the cost to produce a conference
Develop and monitor timeline and budget, ensuring the conference is run as planned
Oversee processes, and site work to ensure that vendor deliverables are met
Work with graphic designers and webmasters to track their progress as they greate marketing collaterals, taking care to ensure that all materials are produced properly and delivered to the appropriate persons/venues
Coordinate all audio and visual needs. Review the site to ensure that all equipment and supplies are in place and working properly
Develop a procedurefor registering and checking in participants
Is the Client liaison and accountable for all project deliverables
Position Requirements:
Degree/Diploma in Event Management preferred
Proven ability to work on tight deadlines and within budget
Is time-sensitive and goal-oriented
Interested in broad learning and have a thirst for information
Innovative and have a good understanding of business
Excellent spoken and written English
Good comprehension of conference and association matters
Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience preferred
Entry level candidates with good personal attributes can apply
ONLY SHORTLISTED candidates will be contacted
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Event Director - Future Transport & Infrastructure Portfolio
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WHO WE ARE:
UKi Media & Events, a division of CloserStill Media Group, is a global leader in specialist B2B exhibitions, conferences and publications spanning industries such as aerospace, automotive and logistics. Based in the UK, we organise over 20 international events annually and publish 14 industry-leading magazines.
WHO WE ARE:
UKi Media & Events, a division of CloserStill Media Group, is a global leader in specialist B2B exhibitions, conferences and publications spanning industries such as aerospace, automotive and logistics. Based in the UK, we organise over 20 international events annually and publish 14 industry-leading magazines.
We are excited to introduce a new aviation-focused event in Singapore designed to connect key stakeholders within the Asia Pacific aviation sector.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The Singapore Office is looking for a motivated Event Director to launch and lead in this exciting new show. The postholder will be the international face of the launch and will be responsible for all Asian sales, sales agent recruitment and management, establishing key industry and governmental relationships, influencing across all even team disciplines and collaboration with PTE World.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where there is opportunity to grow, then this would be a great position for you.
THE ROLE:
Sales Leadership
- Manage sales managers and sales agent team
- Lead by example - push beyond team target and deliver personal sales targets
- Develop a campaign strategy with the sales team that meets and exceeds targets including overall numbers of exhibitors, exhibitor mix, stand sales, sponsorship inventory, yield and sponsorship revenues
- Ensure the sales plan is being delivered to target and activity targets (outbound call volumes, online meetings and face-to-face meetings) are met
- Develop new revenue streams and creative and complex sales such as sponsorship
- Visit and canvas at competitor and industry events
- Run and manage the rebook process and rebook team
- Manage the prospect database to ensure it is constantly updated and is fit for purpose falling in line with the company's salesforce policy
- Ensure a constant high quality of delivery in all target prospect, exhibitor and partner communication ensure the message is on-point
- Maintain an active bellwether database and sales plan
- Foster positive and professional relationships with key suppliers, associations, media and commercial partners to support the growth and sustainability of events
- Through research, analysis, developing relationships and market intelligence, implement strategies and initiatives to ensure the on-going growth and sustainability of events
- Write a business plan for your events in collaboration with the commercial director (updated annually)
- Produce a coherent brand strategy for your event to maintain and increase relevance to all markets, meeting visitor and exhibitor expectations
- Ensure your brand and event strategy ties in and leverages UKi media assets through collaboration with the media editorial and commercial teams
- Ensure that marketing strategy is aligned with the event's commercial objectives
- Provide a strategic event floor plan in conjunction with the operations director or manager - designed to meet the budget target, optimise the visitors' experience and ensure constant and consistent visitor stand traffic for exhibitors
- Identify and implement (where possible) extra revenue streams and brand extension opportunities
- Monitor and report competitor activity, taking actions where necessary
- Get close to your market, understand its trends and develop your event around it
- Overall accountability for meeting and exceeding budgeted gross and net profit contribution of shows
- Ensure credit control collects funds in a timely fashion and before each show opens
- Provide a monthly report and forecast on show revenues, contribution, manpower and actions that are being taken for the shows to achieve budget
- Write in conjunction with the show team the annual exhibition business plan factoring in KPIs and a P&L for each show
- Day-to-day management of the event sales and agent team
- Interdepartmental: Manage relationships with supporting operations, marketing and production departments, ensuring they are aligned to the event's business objectives and commercial goals
- Close collaborator with the PTE World Event Director to ensure participation of key international bellwethers and pavilions
- Set clear goals and objectives for all reporting staff
- Set, monitor and evaluate individual bonus and commissions plans for direct reports as necessary
- Complete annual- and mid-term staff appraisals as necessary
- Recruit and interview new staff where necessary
- Assess, develop and coach all reporting staff (including identifying bespoke training needs of individuals where necessary)
- Motivate the event team
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested
- Work with the operations team to develop an operational strategy that meets/comes in under budget while ensuring high levels of exhibitor and delegate experiences and production values are maintained
- Ensure the operational plan is being delivered in an efficient and timely manner
- Develop an exhibitor marketing campaign strategy including materials, pitch decks and lead generation activities with the marketing director / brand manager
- Personally manage all key industry partnerships in conjunction with marketing director / brand manager
- Develop campaign strategy with the marketing director / brand manager to meet overall visitor numbers (with the right demographics), feature content, visitor and acquisition costs
- Conduct press/TV and radio interviews as necessary
- Previous experience as an Event Director or Senior Event Manager. Experience in B2B trade shows within terminal operations and/or passenger experience is highly advantageous.
- Experience managing large scale trade shows.
- Collaborative mindset and a team player are a must.
- Passionate, driven, energetic and enthusiastic.
- High personal standards and values.
- A track record of achievement and over-achievement.
- A proven ability to hit and exceed sales targets.
- Proficient IT skills including Salesforce CRM.
CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.
WORK LOCATION:
This role is based in Singapore.
PERSONAL DATA CONSENT:
The information you provide in your job application will be used and processed by or on behalf of CSM for purposes related to your registration of interest in current or future employment with CSM and for the processing of your application for employment.
We will collect and use the personal data that you have supplied to facilitate the processing of your application for employment purposes. We will use personal information such as telephone number and/or email address to contact you on job opportunities. Please note that the information you provide may be used by a third party to enable us to process your application. These third parties may be located outside of Singapore to carry out some of the processing and administrative functions for CSM and would be under duty of care to maintain the appropriate levels or security and confidentiality and only use the information as instructed by CSM.
The personal data held by CSM relating to the applicants will be kept strictly confidential. CSM may collect information through other sources for processing and evaluating your application for employment. If your application is successful, the information will be used in the administration of your employment. CSM may provide and/or transfer such data, whether in Singapore or outside of Singapore, to (i) any other departments within CSM or if necessary, with Government agencies; (ii) any third party service provider who provides administrative, data processing, computer or other services to CSM.
As part of assessing your suitability to work with CSM, we may use your information to conduct reference checks in accordance with CSM's HR Policy.
If your application is unsuccessful, CSM may retain and use the information to deal with any matter which may arise in connection with your application, for purposes of contacting you in connection with ongoing recruitment opportunities, as well as for data analysis and business purposes. If you do not wish to be considered for positions in CSM other than that you have applied for, please write in to
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