Assistant Events Manager - Events Sales & Marketing (B2C)

I. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide administrative support, including managing contracts, coordinating schedules, and organizing meetings with clients and suppliers.
• Assist in planning and executing social events (e.g., weddings, birthdays, debuts) according to client specifications and event objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, understanding their vision, preferences, and expectations, and ensuring smooth communication throughout the planning process.
• Responsible for event execution and implementation for assigned accounts, ensuring that all client needs and event goals are met.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure that all event logistics are handled efficiently.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Banquet, Culinary, Technical Entertainment, Security, and other operations departments to ensure seamless event execution.
• Support the development of event packages, promotions, and marketing materials to attract and engage potential clients.
• Conduct post-event evaluations, gathering feedback from clients and suppliers to improve future event planning.
• Performs other reasonable job duties assigned by immediate superior from time to time.

II. JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Educational Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing and Business Management.

Experience Requirement:

• 2 - 3 years of experience in event management, with strong focus on B2C and sales performance.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in a hotel or integrated resort industry

Skills and Attributes:

Leadership Skills:

• Proven ability to meet and exceed revenue targets
• Aggressive in developing and bringing in new businesses
• Ability to work under pressure and project initiative
• Knowledge in local hospitality market
• Good selling and negotiation skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Technical Skills:

• Event Organization
• Proficiency in using event management software (Delphi, Visio)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Other Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills
• Strong administration, attention to details and organizing skills