Job Description

Directions Group Inc., the leading integrated marketing and communications company in Singapore helming 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 Specialist will develop and execute events for the agency's luxury lifestyle brand clients across fashion, jewellery, beauty, hospitality, and corporate events.

The job scope will cover all relevant research, planning, and implementation work required to deliver and execute an event. In addition, he/she will also be responsible for maintaining and cultivating enduring relationships with clients and partners.

Responsibilities:

Preparation of event proposals, pitches and presentations
Monitor and manage the project, including the development of plans and budgets as well as scope and changes to budgets
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
Responsible for ensuring that procurement of permits, licenses, and all other paperwork for events are managed by respective production personnel
Composing and executing detailed checklists and program schedules
Meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, report on key accounts and deliver prompt and sound decisions
Assisting in hands-on set up and tear down
Maintain complete and updated files with all project/event details and information
All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Diploma or Degree in Business Studies, Marketing, Public Relations or Mass Communications
Minimum of 3 years of 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 in customer database, design and production vendors will be advantageous
A drivenself-starter who is passionate about events and has a positive can do and contributory attitude with excellent problem-solving skills
Excellenttime-management, ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Meticulous withstrong attention to details
Good written and verbal communication skills
A team player with strong interpersonal skills, is proactive and able to work independently
Some night and weekend work is required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator would be advantageous.

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.