Job Description

This role supports the SBF Global Group in two key functions: (1) Event Management, and (2) Partnership Management.Job Responsibilities: I. Event ManagementCreate, manage, and provide end-to-end support for physical, virtual and/or hybrid events in Singapore and overseas markets which are designed to promote and develop trade and investments for SBF member companies.This includes but not limited to: 1. Develop and organise various internationalisation business activities locally and globally, namely: SBF's key initiatives and flagship events International and national level summits, forums, trade fairs and exhibitions Ministerial dialogues, and high-level roundtable discussions Thematic seminars, webinars, and masterclasses 1-to-1 business matching, and business clinic / advisory sessions Networking events, gala dinners, and more.2. Drive and deliver the above-mentioned projects and programmes through effective marketing and coordination with all relevant parties internally and externally, e.g. Facilitating discussions with different divisions, departments and project owners within SBF to understand requirements and details of the specific events, provide professional inputs when appropriate (For large scale / mega events) Liaising with government agencies, event partners, speakers, Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs), PR & Marketing agencies, venue and service providers, and more to ensure that the events will be conducted smoothly and up to the standards (For in-house smaller scale events) Providing operational and logistical support to SBF Global Group events, such as: Planning and organising events with attention to details related to project timeline, budget & expenses, available resources, specific logistical arrangements. etc. for excellent event impact and participant experience3. Prepare and provide to the management timely and high-quality updates and summary reports before, during and after each project, namely: Operational plans, project execution timelines, and manpower allocation charts Marketing and promotional collaterals Budget planner and expenses tracker Progressive updates Registration and participant data and related analysis Summary reports, suggestions for improvement, etc.4. Help keep track and update the relevant event KPIs; help improve the SOPs whenever & wherever neededII. Partnership ManagementContribute to the cultivating, maintaining, and developing of various partnerships for key projects and initiatives under SBF Global Group; manage its ecosystem of partners.This includes but not limited to: 1. Assist in building, managing, and continuously expanding the database and network of existing and potential partners.2. Help maintain and enhance working relationships with existing local and foreign partners, namely: Government agencies Trade Associations and Chambers (TACs) Singapore and foreign companies, and more3. Help identify, recruit, and develop new partners, e.g.: Prepare and present partnership proposals and event materials to relevant parties Follow-up and serve as one of the primary business contacts in SBF for external partners4. Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth on-boarding and launch of new partnership initiativesIII. Other ad-hoc responsibilities and dutiesHandle any other ad-hoc responsibilities and duties assigned by the management. For instance, provide operational and administrative support to the events organised or supported by the Events and Partnerships Team; tabulate financial expenditure and prepare financial reports related to Events and Partnerships, etc.Job Requirements: At least 6-8 years' experience in event management, marketing, and/or business development and partnership management Strong command of project/program development, project management and budget control skills Good knowledge of protocols in organising high-level and national level events involving senior Political Office Holders and business leaders will be an advantage Ability to negotiate with vendors/service providers to ensure a successful, high-quality and cost-effective project execution; able to communicate with partners, sponsors, speakers, event partners, etc. to ensure the smooth implementation of projects Able to independently create attractive event marketing and promotional collaterals (e.g. programme leaflets, flyers, eDMs, banners, social media posts, etc.) Good analytical, consultation, planning, presentation and facilitation skills will be an advantage Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, good time management, ability to work both independently and collaboratively Ability to satisfy high standards under stress and tight deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Proficient in English, both written and spoken Effectively bilingual, with good communication and translation skills for business correspondences from English to Chinese and vice versa, will be an advantage Willing to travel
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