Manager, Events

This role supports the SBF Global Group in two key functions: Event Management, and Partnership Management. As part of an energetic team led by the Director of Events & Partnerships Department within Global Division 2, you will be responsible for organising and facilitating a wide range of business events and initiatives. You will play a vital role in cultivating and strengthening relationships with local and international partners, making significant contributions to SBF and the broader business ecosystem.

You will also be engaged in other organisation-wide and/or department projects, and provide secretariat support and other necessary tasks as required by SBF.

**Responsibilities**:
I. Event Management

Create, 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, such as:

- SBF’s key initiatives, flagship/signature events.
- International and national level summits, forums, trade fairs and exhibitions.
- Ministerial dialogues, high-level roundtable discussions, seminars, webinars, business matching and networking events, gala dinners, and masterclasses, etc.

2. Drive and deliver the above-mentioned projects and programmes through effective marketing and coordination with internal and external stakeholders:

- Facilitating discussions with various divisions, departments and project owners within SBF to understand specific event the requirements and provide professional inputs where appropriate.
- For large scale / mega events, collaborating with government agencies, event partners, speakers, Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs), PR & Marketing agencies, venue and service providers, and others stakeholders to ensure successful and high-quality events.
- For in-house smaller scale events, providing operational and logístical support to SBF Global Group events:

- Planning and organising events with attention to details such as project timelines, budget & expenses, available resources, specific logístical arrangements etc. for excellent event impact and positive experience for participants.

3. Prepare and provide to the management timely and high-quality updates and summary reports before, during and after each project, including:

- 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. Assist in monitoring and updating the relevant event KPIs and contribute to the improvement of the SOPs as and when necessary.

II. Partnership Management

Contribute 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 developing, managing, and continuously expanding the database and network of existing and potential partners.

2. Assist in maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing local and foreign partners, namely:

- Government agencies
- Trade Associations and Chambers (TACs)
- Local and foreign companies, and more

3. Support the identification, recruitment, and growth of new partnerships e.g.:

- Preparing and presenting partnership proposals and event materials to relevant parties.
- Following up and acting as one of the primary business contacts in SBF for external partners.

4. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth on-boarding and launch of new partnership initiatives.

III. Other ad-hoc responsibilities and duties

Willing and able to adapt to changing priorities and take on new responsibilities as required by SBF.

**Job Requiremments**
- At least 5 to 6 years of relevant working experience and background in event management, marketing, and/or business development and partnership management.
- Strong in 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.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills are required. For instance, able to communicate effectively with vendors/service providers to ensure a successful, high-quality and cost-effective project execution; able to communicate with partners, sponsors, speakers, and event partners, etc. to ensure the smooth implementation of projects, etc.
- Ability to create attractive event marketing and promotional collaterals independently (e.g. programme leaflets, flyers, eDMs, banners, social media posts, etc.).
- Good analytical, consultation, planning, presentation a