Specialist - Events

_**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 specialize 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. We are looking for an energetic, motivated, and resourceful individual who is passionate about creating exciting experiences to join us.

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
- Support budgeting process through accurate tracking and reporting.
- 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 are managed by respective production personnel
- Composing and executing detailed checklists and program schedules
- Support onsite event execution and oversee set-up/tear-down as needed
- Meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, report on key accounts and deliver prompt and sound decisions
- Monitor and report on project progress to the team lead regularly
- Maintain complete and updated files with all project/event details and information
- Perform other related 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.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $3,800.00 per month

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

- Performance bonus

Work Location: In person