Senior Events Marketing Specialist, Sea

Franklin Templeton is looking for a **Senior Events Marketing Specialist, SEA (12-month contract) **to be based in Singapore. This position will report to the Events Marketing Lead, Asia. The role will manage Events Marketing for SEA, overseeing the planning and implementation of SEA client engagement events and the visitors schedule. This includes Franklin Templeton proprietary events, third-party sponsored events and distributor-led events, roadshows and other client engagement programs for the SEA region.

**What are the ongoing responsibilities of this position?**
- Co-lead event initiatives in the SEA region, partnering with the SEA Marketing teams to plan and develop impactful programs aligned to business strategy
- Work with the Events Marketing Lead, Asia to implement best in-class standards to managing events: the end-to-end process of event planning, ranging from event briefs, research, approvals, invitee & speaker management, venue recce, venue set-up, event design, onsite support, production management (audio-visual, virtual event management), budget management and post-event analysis that ensures client feedback are captured and applied to future client engagement activities
- Provide regular updates to the Events Marketing Lead, Asia including post event results and client feedback, making recommendations for future enhancements as appropriate
- Manage third party event organisers to execute and deliver best in class client experience while exercising cost discipline
- Manage and keep track of event budgets with a view to cost efficiency
- Consistently maintain a SEA events calendar and database which includes (but is not limited to) event metrics, budgets and event collateral
- Develop partnerships within the team for coverage on complex conferences and events
- Where relevant, provide support across the Franklin Templeton franchise sponsorships, as well as cross lines of businesses events, ensuring benefits are delivered, effectively leveraged and flawlessly executed

**What qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?**
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or relevant experience
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in events management across varying scales: small roundtables
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- Have an eye for detail and is a self-starter, with the ability to manage multiple projects according to timelines
- Possess excellent communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships across all levels
- Creative and innovative, who keeps abreast of trends and makes recommendations to elevate the client experience
- Excellent time management and strong agency/vendor management skills
- Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
- Proficient command of Chinese in writing and oral is preferred due to regional coverage
- Results driven, works through obstacles and maintains accountability
- Travelling will be required

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