We are looking for the most outstanding candidate to represent the clients we work partner with, providing fitting solutions to meet specific requirements and drive results.

We are looking for people who will “walk the talk”. There is no such thing as a mundane routine here! Be prepared for an unparalleled environment!

Why choose us?

1. Career Development

We are determined to provide you with the necessary resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities to fuel your professional advancement

2. Travel Opportunities

We encourage collaboration among our offices and teams worldwide. As a result, team members may have opportunities to work on projects that involve travel to other cities or countries, fostering a deeper understanding of diverse cultures and business practices

3. Personal Growth

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including workshops, training sessions, and mentorship programs. We believe that growth happens when we push our boundaries

Who are we looking for?

• A growth mindset - the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and hard work
• Team members with the attitude that is more likely to share knowledge, seek guidance from others, and contribute to a supportive and knowledge-sharing culture within the organization

Job Description

• Manage monthly principal service billings
• Handle all incoming phone calls, emails, and faxes promptly and professionally.
• Process sales order, delivery notes, invoices, quotations, debit notes and credit notes.
• Follow-up and respond promptly on customer backorders, contracts, enquires and requests.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as Warehouse, Operations, Sales, Engineering and Finance teams to resolve customer issues.
• Ensure conformance to required Standard Operating Procedures.
• Manage daily invoice scanning
• Follow up with key customers on outstanding invoice payment.
• Provide Administrative support, as and when required.
• Act as backup for other team members, as and when required.

Required Skills

• Service-oriented and possess pleasant disposition
• Strong team-player, with ability to work independently
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Systematic, meticulous with strong problem solving skills
• Possess good initiative, with desire for continuous learning

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants, kindly send your resume in MS WORD format to leo.tang(at)trustrecruit.com.sg

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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EA License No: 19C9950

EA Personnel: Tang For Farn (Leo)

EA Personnel Reg No: R24121981

• 5 days, 9am- 6pm, may need to support short term night work
• Salary: $2700- $3800
• Address: Woodlands (Micron Singapore)

Job scope:

• Perform equipment on-site installation, diagnosing, troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing
• Perform equipment continuous improvement programmes, preventive maintenance, modifications and repairing works
• Serves as company contact point with customer on technical matters
• Attends to customers complaints and provides timely solutions
• Other ad hoc duties

Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical/ Mechatronic Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in semiconductor industry is required
• Prior experience in cleanroom fabrication is a must

Leong Jia Qi Reg No. : R24124746

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd EA No. : 14C7279

ABOUT WORLD TABLE TENNIS

At World Table Tennis (WTT), we are revolutionizing the sport we love and pushing the boundaries of what's possible through world-class entertainment events and engaging fan-centric content. With an unwavering focus on innovation at our core, we are committed to leading the global table tennis industry and inspiring the next generation of fans and players worldwide.

WTT HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS EXPERIENCE

World Table Tennis (WTT) is a commercial entity created by the ITTF to grow the professionalisation of table tennis by running ITTF’s commercial and events business. Taking a new, innovative and entrepreneurial approach to how table tennis should manage its competition platform and positioning, WTT has been tasked with re-imagining a new professional event structure, re-energising the entertainment and fan experience, and re-defining the new era.

WTT is seeking a detailed and organised individual who has good interpersonal skills and will be responsible for creating quality experience for partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage brand accounts, including ensuring consistent servicing of brands and creating holistic activation plans.
• Lead the Partnerships Brand Experience team to ensure exemplary service of WTT Partners
• Establish and manage relationships with stakeholders, including but not limited to business partners and agencies
• Ensure the fulfilment of all WTT Partnership contracts, including but not limited to event implementation, branding approvals, activation, hospitality and onsite support
• Establish timelines, guidelines and processes for smooth and clear communications
• Work with the Event Partnerships Experience, Sales, Research, Media and Digital Team to develop and implement digital-first partnership activations
• Manage accounts jointly with the Partnership Sales team, providing relevant feedback for renewal negotiations
• Any other task as required by Management

REQUIREMENTS:

Essential:

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Communication etc.
• Possess 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Strong business acumen and solution focused
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Able to think critically and adapt to situations when required
• Resourceful and innovative
• Ability to travel (60%)

Desirable:

• Passion for sport and business;
• Ability to work in multiple languages, with preference for Asian Languages.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the email subject titled “WTT Head of Partnerships Experience”.

Due to the high number of candidate applications expected, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist clients in understanding personal loan options tailored to their financial needs.
• Manage the end-to-end loan application process, including documentation and credit assessments.
• Provide clear information on loan terms, repayment schedules, and policies.
• Build strong relationships with clients through excellent service and support.
• Promote loan products to potential clients and meet monthly disbursement targets.

Job Requirement

• 5 years of relevant experience in financial or lending roles.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-centric mindset.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

We wish you all the best in your career search.

EA Personnel Name: Hannah Ching Ning Xin

EA Personnel No: R22108651

EA Licence No.: 23C1828

Responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor and coach the relevant team members to achieve quality and productivity for optimal customer experience
• Train and upskill new and existing team members of the team, and provide actionable feedback
• Work closely with the senior management team to design & curate procedures for the best user experience.
• Attend and welcome visitors and customers by providing satisfactory customers service
• Maintain customer records and monitor their appointment
• To professionally and satisfactorily resolve customer complaints pertaining to products and services
• To Implement & improve customer retention practices
• To encourage a positive and cozy environment for the customers
• Assist in other area, if needed from time to time

Qualifications & Requirements

• Customer service enthusiast
• Prior experience in the customer service field
• Professional looking and well-groomed to the standards set
• Proficient communication skills
• Customer Service oriented and passionate about serving customers
• Ability to stay calm in any given situation
• Possess some degree of digital literacy
• Prior experience in the beauty line would be a plus

Job Responsibilities include, but not limited to

1. Checking of membership (for Member only) and Handicap Card of Members, Guests and Visitors.

2. To issue Debit Note and Green Fee Tab to Guests and only Green Fee Tab to Visitors.

3. Collection of Green Fees and Buggy Fees.

4. To take Time Sheet Booking through phone and remind Members to fax or call personally to give the date and time of play, details of their membership and handicap, and that of their guest(s)

5. To allocate caddies to golfers (if requested), on a first-come-first served basis.

6. To attend to telephone inquiries.

7. To update and maintain scoring of handicap system and to assist in other clerical duties.

8. Notwithstanding the above, is expected to undertake other administrative duties as and when assigned by Superior.

Staff transport is provided at Khatib and Seng Kang.

On behalf of the hiring company, we are looking for suitable personnel to join them as an Administrative Executive

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedule letters quotations for customers and follow up
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure work success.
• Input and maintain data in systems
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and mail.
• Organize and file documents according to established procedures.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Diploma in Business or related discipline
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
• Comfortable in communicating with clients
• Able to work well independently and in a team
• Comfortable working in an engineering environment
• Well-versed with Word, Excel, and process systems
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Work location: East (short working distance to MRT)

EA License: 22C0971 | R21101298

Role Summary/Purpose

This role will be part of Catalyst, the in-house advertising agency of NBCUniversal’s international Ad Sales division that works with household-name clients from across the globe.

We deploy insights into our worldwide audience to develop innovative and inspiring creative solutions across the full portfolio of NBCUniversal properties – from entertainment to sports to news; from TV and digital platforms to events and theme parks.

As a Events & Experience Intern, you’ll support the event team in Asia & EMEA to deliver a range of events – live, virtual, and hybrid.

Essential Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may span the following areas:

• Assist in the production of various NBC Universal editorial and commercial events; support the International Events Team to develop, plan and execute strategic event programs that are targeted at senior executives and policymakers from across industries and governments.
• Communicating with vendors and partners in a timely and efficient manner in relation to Event logistics
• Assist in the audience booking process, including curating the invitation list, identifying potential audience members and acquiring attendees to our market-leading global events
• Source contact information through a variety of channels, including but not limited to desktop research, direct external outreach, relationships with internal and external partners, and acquired databases
• Source external organizations to partner with to attract their member to our regional or global events
• Communicate event details to registered attendees and build relationships ahead of the event to ensure their attendance
• Deliver departmental analysis/reporting, including help putting together presentations and post-event analysis for internal reporting purposes which in turn will influence future decisions.
• Provide global insights through market research and curating of potential audience list for event proposals
• Updating various industry event lists, documents and charts
• Any other tasks related to the organisation and management of the Events as requested by Catalyst International from time to time

Shipping Assistant

Salary : $2,800 – $3,200

Working Days: Monday - Friday (8.15am - 5.30pm)

Working Location: Tuas (Transport provided at Lakeside & Boon Lay MRT station)

Job Responsibilities:

• Negotiate freight charges for all shipments.
• Establish and maintain the shipping schedule.
• Collaborate closely with the supply chain team and forwarders to ensure timely execution of shipments.
• Prepare shipping documents in accordance with L/C requirements and present them to the bank for negotiation.
• Keep customers informed about shipment status and address any inquiries regarding shipment movement and arrangements.
• Verify the accuracy of invoices from freight forwarders and ensure proper payment arrangements.
• Advise and provide freight cost information to the sales department.
• Organize and maintain shipping correspondence and file records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• 2 - 3 years of relevant work experience, with experience in handling Dangerous Goods (DG) being an advantage.

WhatsApp: https://wa.me/6591044149 (Shermaine)

Siah Sze Ming Reg No: R24125414

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd EA No: 14C7279

Job Description

Handles customer’s enquiries

Update customers on the status of their orders

Creation of receiving documents, delivery orders and invoices

Liaise with relevant departments to ensure on time delivery

Attend to customers' feedback

Maintains proper filing of documents

Follow up with customers on their material collection status

Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by superiors

Job Requirements

Candidate must minimally possess an O Level or ITE Certificate.

Positive working attitude and ability to work independently.

Meticulous, good communicator with an eye for detail.

2 years of relevant work experience preferred.

Singaporean only.

# 6 days work week

# Working Hours: Mondays to Saturdays – 10:45 to 19:30 | Sundays/PH – 10:45 to 17:30

Job Responsibilities:

• Attending to customer’s enquiries at Walk-in Service counter
• Handle and resolve customer complaints
• Maintain of stock inventory
• Preparation of weekly/ monthly report
• Keep front desk neat & tidy with necessary material
• Take up other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• “O” Level/ ITE Nitec/ Diploma in related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Initiative with positive attitude, willingness to learn and must be a team player
• Committed and able to work independently
• Friendly and Customer service oriented
• Good communication skills

Work location: Bedok Mall

Responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor and coach the relevant team members to achieve quality and productivity for optimal customer experience
• Train and upskill new and existing team members of the team, and provide actionable feedback
• Work closely with the senior management team to design & curate procedures for the best user experience.
• Attend and welcome visitors and customers by providing satisfactory customers service
• Maintain customer records and monitor their appointment
• To professionally and satisfactorily resolve customer complaints pertaining to products and services
• To Implement & improve customer retention practices
• To encourage a positive and cozy environment for the customers
• Assist in other area, if needed from time to time

Qualifications & Requirements

• Customer service enthusiast
• Prior experience in the customer service field
• Professional looking and well-groomed to the standards set
• Proficient communication skills
• Customer Service oriented and passionate about serving customers
• Ability to stay calm in any given situation
• Possess some degree of digital literacy
• Prior experience in the beauty line would be a plus

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with customers, understand their needs and attend to their queries
• Handle and resolve customers’ feedbacks and concerns
• Ensure a wonderful salon experience for our customers to increase customer retention
• Handling phone enquiries with etiquette
• Serving light refreshments to customers and attending to their needs
• Schedule customers’ appointments and other ad-hoc duties as assigned
• Gather customer satisfaction levels and feedback on customer services for continuous improvement
• Provide feedback and ideas to improve operations and enhance customer experience
• Comply with data protection regulation and organizational security procedures for customer registration and credit and cash transactions

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Well-groomed and maintain a professional self that suits our salon image
• Good and precise communication skills
• Service oriented and passionate about serving customers
• Prior experience in the beauty line would be advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with customers, understand their needs and attend to their queries
• Handle and resolve customers’ feedbacks and concerns
• Ensure a wonderful salon experience for our customers to increase customer retention
• Handling phone enquiries with etiquette
• Serving light refreshments to customers and attending to their needs
• Schedule customers’ appointments and other ad-hoc duties as assigned
• Gather customer satisfaction levels and feedback on customer services for continuous improvement
• Provide feedback and ideas to improve operations and enhance customer experience
• Comply with data protection regulation and organizational security procedures for customer registration and credit and cash transactions

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Well-groomed and maintain a professional self that suits our salon image
• Good and precise communication skills
• Service oriented and passionate about serving customers
• Prior experience in the beauty line would be advantageous

Are you interested in working under the Sales and Marketing industry as your first official full-time job or doing a career switch?

Our company is recruiting and we are looking for someone who is independent in their own career advancement.

About Us:

We are one of the prime organisations that works with different industries of clients, to promote a given product or service of a given client. We focus on face-to-face marketing to interact with our customers at a deeper level, to understand their needs and to answer any enquiries.

Requirements:

Only Singaporeans are accepted:)

Required Skills:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Solution-driven
• Keen learner
• Adaptable

Benefits:

• Encouraging and fun working culture
• Step-by-step coaching would be provided
• Workshops for business and personal development
• Travel opportunities

No experience is welcomed!

If you are interested for this role, attach your resume to the ‘Apply’ button below. Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted within two working days. Thank you!

1. Maintaining a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers.
2. Responding promptly to customer inquiries on general and transactional enquiries
3. Communicating with customers through various channels.
4. Acknowledging and resolving customer requests.
5. Customer outreach to encourage the use of digital services.
6. Consistently deliver high quality service to our customers to achieve total customer satisfaction without
compromising risk standards.
7. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve all customer queries and requests.
8. Able to multi-task while speaking to customers and toggle between system application screens in a fast-
paced environment.
9. To consistently meet the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) without compromising quality of service delivery
10. To adhere to professional standards of behaviour & conduct in dealing with customers & fellow colleagues

Operating Hours are from 8.30am – 8.30pm (Staggered officer hours of 8.5 hours per day), on 5-day work week with rotating shifts, Mondays to Sundays

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At Pitstop Tyres, we are revolutionizing the automotive experience in Singapore. We strive to be the #1 auto store in Southeast Asia, and we're looking for talented individuals to journey with us together! Currently, we're a one-stop service traditional workshop that provides tyres, workshop & spray paint services. Our rocketship plan to expand includes much more: international merchandising, distribution, media, and much more.

If you're looking to hard launch a career in the automotive space and be part of our early team, this is the opportunity for you. You can expect exponential growth (for the company, and yourself), innovation, and limitless potential.

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Customer Services Sales Specialist. Job responsibilities include:

• Responding to WhatsApp, Shopee, Lazada, Facebook & TikTok messages
• Selling and closing sales from the above channels
• Ensuring customer satisfaction during their interactions with us
• Once foundations are set, you will be expected to maintain a CRM software and periodically check in with our clients to keep retention rates high

This job will mostly include being on your laptop/phone for long periods. However, take note that this is NOT a work-from-home role.

Working Hours (6-Day Week)

Monday to Saturday

10am to 6pm

Qualifications

• Strong Texting Phone Etiquette skills (Use of languages, periods & emojis)
• Customer Service and Customer Experience skills
• A strong command of the English language
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Experience in the hotel, customer service, or e-commerce industry is a plus

Remuneration

• A base salary will be provided, but do note this is a commission-based role where you will be rewarded based on the number of customers closed
• We expect around 100+ messages per day, and our typical close rate is around 15%-20%

A Short Letter to our Potential New Team Member from Cordi (the millennial boss)

Hello! It's very nice to meet you. I have big dreams for the company, and I hope that you have big dreams too. We're going to be the #1 automotive shop in Southeast Asia, and we'd love for you to join us on our journey there.

As our first line of contact with our clients, great power, in that sense, comes with great responsibility. The journey will be tough, tiring, and challenging. There will be nice clients, there will be nasty clients. Both are different lessons to learn. Through this, with the right mindset, you will grow at a rate you never expected you could, and excel just as the company excels.

It's my philosophy that if my company is successful, my people are successful too. No one in my company should have to struggle, and if they take care of the company, they will be taken care of too.

I love innovating, I love improving, and I love knowing that Pitstop Tyres is growing 1% every single day. We're excited to have you onboard our little rocket ship, so reach out, and let's have a chat! We're looking forward to meeting you.

Job Responsibilities:

• Compile and publish daily technical schedules that ensure rotation of show assignments.
• Ensure that maintenance works are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
• Oversee and monitor team members during the execution of events and shows.
• Independently programme and operate ONE or more technical equipment and system* during medium to large scale technical rehearsals, events and shows.
• Independently operate TWO additional technical equipment and systems during small to medium scale technical rehearsals, events and shows.
• Maintain and carry out specialist repairs in ONE or more disciplines of equipment and systems as directed by the Technical Management.
• Train team members in daily operation shows, technical equipment and systems, in the areas on equipment operation and handling.
• Assist in identifying training needs.
• Ensure all aspects of RWS safety policies are strictly adhered to by both staff and external vendors.

*Technical equipment and systems include: Staging, Lighting, Sound, Audio-visual, Rigging, Show Control and Automation.

Job Requirements:

• Degree, Diploma, or WSQ Equivalent in a related discipline.
• With Degree, Diploma or WSQ Equivalent: 6-8 years of related industry experience required.
• Without Diploma or WSQ Equivalent: 8-10 years of related industry experience required.
• Related specialization in any area of Staging, Lighting, Sound, Audio-visual, Rigging, Show Control and Automation.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and people management skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Our client is a Manufacturing MNC. Due to business needs, they are now recruiting a Laboratory Technician to be part of their Labortory Team for ongoing transformation projects. They are located in the West - easily accessible.

Duties of Laboratory Technician:

• Assist in routine lab tasks such as paint preparation, panel setup, and airless spray applications.
• Conduct sampling, testing, and analysis for paint products.
• Support chemists in development projects, including managing stock levels for panels, raw materials, and lab supplies.
• Participate in trial applications and inspections outside the lab under supervision.
• Handle non-chemical waste disposal and maintain a safe work environment by following ISO, safety, and environmental standards.
• Communicate progress or delays effectively with the line manager.
• Ensure workplace safety, especially in handling chemicals, and follow preventive measures to reduce risks.

Requirements:

• Diploma in related field
• Entry level are welcome to apply. Training provided.

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click APPLY NOW or email an updated copy of your resume/cv.

We regret that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

• Email Address: [email protected]
• EA License No: 19C9682
• EA Personnel No: R2199158
• EA Personnel Name: Soo Wei De

Duration: February 2025 - 6 Months (Maternity Cover)

Location: Raffles Place

Working hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm

Salary range: Up to $5,000/month

Responsibilities:

· Assist and support the delivery of tactical / digital marketing campaigns by creating advertising assets that resonate with the target segments

· Create and launch engaging content strategy by researching and recommending topics/ themes relatable to target audience according to business objectives.

· Monitor and review effectiveness of digital marketing campaigns, including clickthrough rates, conversions, and other measurements of success

· Get in-depth learnings with quantitative and qualitative data from marketing campaigns

· Plan and execute marketing communications activities (e.g. product marketing collateral, campaign collateral, digital marketing collateral, etc.)

· Manage/work with relevant 3rd party vendors for creative development, content marketing and media planning functions where relevant

· Prepare and create web content under Adobe Experience Manager

· Other ad hoc duties assigned

Requirements

· Possess a tertiary qualification with a minimum 3 years of proven track record in managing and executing marketing communications campaigns or projects with minimum guidance.

· Prior experience or keen interest in handling digital / social media / content driven campaigns

Interested applicants please send your resumes to [email protected]

Jessica Nguyen Huynh Thanh Truc

Recruiter (R23113787)

EA License No. 99C4599

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Official working hours: 5 days (Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM)

Company transport pickup at Jurong West / Boon Lay / Lakeside / Jurong East / Serangoon / CCK / Bukit Panjang Senja CC / Woodlands MRT

Order processing , order fulfilment

Follow up with customer

understands the import/export of goods, documentation, AWB or BL

customer fronting exposure

end-to-end order fulfilment

Full training provided

Good Pay + Good allowance + Good Bonus

Interested candidates please send an updated Resume / CV in Ms Word format to WhatsApp’s your resume to 98332779 ( no Calls)

Consultant in-charge : Quah Li Lian (Lilian) ( Registration No: R1983286 )

What You Will Deliver

• Responsible for handling enquiries, requests and complaints in a timely and professional manner with a customer-oriented mindset.
• Work closely with a team of customer servicing staff in providing full support to clients’ enquiries on account opening, application verification and account management as well as to achieve desired results and support business needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and generate business opportunities
• Understand customers' needs and provide internal feedback on service improvement
• Make warm/cold & inbound/outbound calls to existing and potential customers
• Improve and innovate customer service procedures, policies, and standards in line with the company's objectives, and work with the customer service team with updated industry trends and new practices or knowledge
• Perform, lead, and train subordinates for administrative tasks and customer services skills
• Assist in any ad hoc tasks, monthly reports, CSO Dialogues, Workflow and SOP assigned by team lead and Managers

Who You Are

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant working experience in Telemarketing/ Customer Service field is preferred, and minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Mature with a positive attitude, resilient, aggressive, self-motivated and strong desire to deliver exceptional results with great attention to accuracy and details
• Customer service oriented, a good team player with excellent communication skills and strong sense of responsibilities
• Able to work in a pressurized and fast paced environment

Responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor and coach the relevant team members to achieve quality and productivity for optimal customer experience
• Train and upskill new and existing team members of the team, and provide actionable feedback
• Work closely with the senior management team to design & curate procedures for the best user experience.
• Attend and welcome visitors and customers by providing satisfactory customers service
• Maintain customer records and monitor their appointment
• To professionally and satisfactorily resolve customer complaints pertaining to products and services
• To Implement & improve customer retention practices
• To encourage a positive and cozy environment for the customers
• Assist in other area, if needed from time to time

Qualifications & Requirements

• Customer service enthusiast
• Prior experience in the customer service field
• Professional looking and well-groomed to the standards set
• Proficient communication skills
• Customer Service oriented and passionate about serving customers
• Ability to stay calm in any given situation
• Possess some degree of digital literacy
• Prior experience in the beauty line would be a plus