Singapore – Trade Event Senior Consultant
What we offer:
- The opportunity to work on projects for Global Fortune 500 multinationals and government agencies, planning and executing programs for trade events such as trade shows, conferences, and trade missions
- An exciting and dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with the team to develop event concepts, themes, lead generation strategies, and marketing materials
- A friendly and flexible work environment that emphasizes open communication and respect
- A competitive remuneration package
What to expect:
The position will be based in YAMADA Consulting & Spire’s (Y&S) office in Singapore. The responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with the Y&S team and global clients to project manage trade events across the Asia Pacific region
- Developing strategies to optimize lead generation through these events
- Overseeing the day-to-day planning of trade events, including the development of event concepts, themes, and marketing materials
- Managing the on-site execution of events, including setup, registration, coordination of activities, troubleshooting, and guiding junior team members
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and external stakeholders
- Evaluating event performance and providing recommendations for improvement based on attendee feedback and industry best practices
- Creating and delivering comprehensive reports to clients, detailing event outcomes and results
What we require:
The successful candidate should have the following attributes:
- Keen interest and 2-3 years of experience in fields such as Agriculture Trade Organisation, Trade Promotion Agencies, Marketing, Events / Wedding Planning or Hospitality industries
- Strong organisational and negotiation skills, good general business knowledge, and ability to communicate with people
- Self-starter, outgoing and people-oriented
- Effective in meeting deadlines
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality or other relevant fields
- Excellent command of English and ability to work on Microsoft Office applications
- Exposure to or experience in planning and executing trade-related events and/or emerging technologies to enhance event experiences is a plus.
Please send us an updated copy of your resume and your cover letter to [email protected].
