Manager / Senior Manager (Commerce & Industry Development)

Responsibilities

• Develop, and manage partnerships with corporates, SMEs, government agencies, trade associations, and international counterparts

• Deliver a portfolio of flagship conferences, forums, roundtables, and networking events

• Lead end-to-end event management: programme design, speaker engagement, sponsorship, marketing, and delivery

• Maintain senior stakeholder relationships and act as a key liaison for partner engagement

• Identify member needs and translate them into relevant programmes and services

• Oversee budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for events and partnerships

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment

Requirements

• Degree in communications, political science, economics, or business

• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English fluency in Mandarin is an advantage to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, with sound knowledge of business protocols and etiquette

• Familiarity with Singapore environment, ASEAN markets and international business dynamics

• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills

• Strong ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with strong execution discipline

• Experience in conference planning and event management