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.
Job Description:
Working with a small team of dynamic individuals, the Associate Specialist will assist the team to 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 to support the delivery and execution of an event.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation of event proposals, presentations and project materials
- Support the team leader with the coordination and execution of assigned projects
- 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
- Assist with the procurement of permits, licenses, and all other paperwork for events
- Support the team leader in executing detailed checklists and program schedules
- Provide administrative and project support to the team leader
- Assisting in hands-on setup, event execution and tear down
- Maintain complete and updated files with all project/event details and information
- Meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, report on tasks assigned and deliver prompt responses to the team leader
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Business Studies, Marketing, Public Relations or Mass Communications
- 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 with design and production vendors will be advantageous
- Passion for events
- Meticulous with strong attention to details
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Positive attitude, resourceful nature, and excellent problem-solving capabilities
- A team player with strong interpersonal skills, is proactive and able to work independently
- Some night and weekend work is required
- Excellent time-management, ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator a plus
To Apply :
To apply for this position, please send us your resume to [Confidential Information]. We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
