If you love working with and delighting customers, are resourceful and love to organize fun experiences, we want to hear from you!

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Job Description:

• Client management and sales – client prospecting to identify their needs and creating suitable proposals and quotations that meet their requirements
• Client communication and relationship management - providing timely follow-up with clients via phone, email, virtual and in-person meetings to handle objections and negotiations
• Be accountable for increasing revenue and securing sales to achieve sales targets
• Provide professional customer service, client support and recommendations
• Build rapport and establish long term relationships with customers
• Proposal writing, quotation, invoicing and payments
• Events planning and coordination – liaising with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure creation of a successful event programme
• Assist in refining company’s sales strategy and processes
• Collaborate with Marketing team to suggest new marketing strategies and promotions

Job Highlights:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Great career progression opportunities
• Supportive and fun working environment with nurturing culture
• Training and mentorship provided
• Work in a fast-growing company and deliver real world impact
• International and collaborative team

Why Join Us:

• Join our fun and dynamic team to build the brand and business with us!
• Great learning opportunities (everything from client management, sales opportunities, proposal and pitching etc)
• Great career progression (if you perform well, you might be heading a team of sales executives more quickly than usual)
• Great working environment with capable people, merit-based systems and nurturing culture
• Flat working structure. We take your feedback and contribution seriously, and we want you to grow together with the company

Requirements

• At least 1-2 years of experience in corporate sales (events and/or hospitality sales will be preferred)
• Meticulous and great attention to details
• Highly organized with good time management skills
• Strong communication skills – verbal, written and presentations
• Able to work under pressure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Proactive and can solve problems independently
• Work well with others as a good team player
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace applications (i.e. Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc)
• Experience and working knowledge of CRM systems (e.g. Zoho, Hubspot, etc) is a bonus

Benefits

• Total Salary Compensation = Basic Salary + Sales Commission
• Basic Salary Range: SGD 3000 to SGD 4000 per month depending on qualifications & experience
• Sales commission and incentives (uncapped - the more sales you close, the more commission you earn)
• Medical, dental and wellness benefits
• Great career progression opportunities
• Supportive and fun working environment with nurturing culture
• Training and mentorship provided
• International and collaborative team
• Work in a fast growing company and deliver real world impact
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Regular team bonding gatherings, outings and year-end party to have fun with each other
• Company Incentive Trips

A culture of purpose: Where will your BCD M&E career take you?

As perfectionists, artists, strategic thinkers and leaders in the industry, we believe culture is defined by its people. We are looking for exceptional people who rise to our standards while bringing their unique perspective to the table. Are you interested in adding to both our mission and our energy?

Event Manager

Singapore

You are responsible for the development, planning and overall operational and execution of meetings, conferences, incentive travel programs and/or special events dedicated to a specific client account and based at both BCD and client’s office. The Event Manager works on a variety of projects simultaneously and serves as the day-to-day planning contact for each respective meeting owner. The Event Manager is responsible for the day to day internal contact and project planning functions, as well as overseeing such elements as website development, attendee management, budget management and final program billing.

Your responsibilities

· Work with customers/clients to develop, coordinate and implement their meetings, incentives and events.

· Develop and conduct site inspections as required and follow up with site inspection notes, revised estimated budget, program itinerary and program timeline.

· Utilize and leverage on preferred hotel agreements when negotiating hotel contracts. Recommend and utilize approved Destination Management Companies (DMC).

· Conduct internal pre-program briefings and post-program debriefings, including briefing and debriefings.

· Manage day-to-day internal program budgets, present to Manager and Event owner for review and approval prior to sending to client.

· Work to increase program profitability over original priced program received at pre-sale turnover.

· Facilitate the creative direction and fulfillment of program related participant and host communications materials, including, but not limited to save the dates, registration announcements, room gifts, pre-trip and onsite materials, including program signage and participant name badges.

· Facilitate and oversee program data management process, data integrity and reporting. Ensure data reconciliation is complete and accurate.

· Source destination, air, hotel and venue options that meet the goals and objectives of the departments.

· Track and manage air, hotel and vendor attrition, cancellation and deposit schedules.

· Negotiate hotel, air and venue contracts; Track and report hotel room nights and spend.

· Negotiate and purchase ground transportation, entertainment and décor elements via preferred Destination Management Companies and/or direct vendors.

· Prepare program related Payment Request Forms for suppliers and also Invoice Request Forms for invoicing.

· Reconcile all final billing on-site prior to final billing being sent to Finance and ensure final billing timeline is met

· Ensure the timely payment of all supplier/vendor bills and oversee the invoice payment of deposits to ensure payments are received on time.

· Assumes and performs other duties and responsibilities not specifically outlined herein, as requested.

We’re looking for you if your profile matches the following:

· Diploma or Degree in Event Management or equivalent

· Minimum of 4 years’ experience in planning meetings, incentives, conventions, conferences and/or special events

· Minimum of 4 years’ experience managing outside vendors, sourcing and negotiating contract services

· CMP, PMP accreditation will be a plus

· Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office applications

· Proficiency in database management

· Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects

· Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail

· Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

· Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to ever-changing scenarios

· Capability of problem solving - Anticipating, initiating and resolving issues

· Moderate travel required

What we offer you

This is an exciting experience within an international work environment. You’ll be working with a great international team of colleagues in a dynamic work environment.

How to apply

Click apply now to be considered.

Get to know us

BCD Meetings & Events are experts at creating experiences that connect organizations with the people that matter most. With 1,900 passionate people servicing clients in 60+ countries around the world, we offer services across event design, brand experience, meetings management, production and content, venue search and sports travel and hospitality. For more information, visit www.bcdme.com. BCD Meetings & Events is a division of BCD Travel Group.

This position is not open to third-party recruiting agencies.

The Regional Event Security Program Manager will assist the Security Management team with the training, development, and deployment of Brand Ambassadors in the APAC and EMEA regions. The Program Manager directs a team of supervisors and maintains standards of Brand Ambassador services while organizing and coordinating high-profile events. Please apply directly at https://pinkerton.com/job/PINKERTONR5259/regional-event-security-program-manager.

Essential Functions:

1. Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
2. Develop and maintain a set of Brand Ambassadors (BA) standard operating procedures to ensure that the customer experience is consistent and exceeds expectations for events.
3. Represent the security team in relation to all strategic and vendor discussions concerning the BA program.
4. Manage a group of BA Team Leads and oversee the Brand Ambassador teams to ensure scheduling that provides a consistent and secure experience and environment to all employees and guests during events.
5. Develop the training, mentoring, and coaching of the Brand Ambassadors including the use of events system tools, SOPs, and event etiquette.
6. Liaise with partners, vendors, and external event companies or any other third parties, as required.
7. Oversee large events at the planning stage and, where required, at the delivery stage with the event coordinators and manage the BA staffing requirements with BA Team Leads and vendors, where necessary.
8. Complete event reports and management metrics, as required.
9. Follow up with event hosts with post-event feedback.
10. Serve as a subject matter expert.
11. All other duties, as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree with at least three years of events planning experience including organization, vendor management and team development for high-profile clients. Pinkerton is an inclusive employer that seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Competencies:

• Event leadership and organization skills.
• Program management skills.
• Effective follow-up skills.
• Client orientated and results-driven.
• Able to solve complex problems and recommend viable solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound independent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Able to interact appropriately at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Concierge-level customer service skills.
• Serve as an effective team leader.
• Computer knowledge; Microsoft Office.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.