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Event Sales Specialist|Conferences, Conventions, Exhibitions, Meetings, Event Services | Singapore based | Up to SGD 6,000 monthly plus commission
- A seasoned commercial team player with a network across direct clients in the region?
- Experience in tele-sales, media sales or exhibition background
- A self-starter that can walk-the-talk and deliver results in a fast-paced environment?
- Creative and bold, with a loud personality that can steal any spotlight?
Yes, yes and yes?!! Then what are you waiting for this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
Your Next Employer: A leading event organizer and venue manager in Asia, connecting people, businesses, and communities through innovative events and experiences
This company is a large event organizer and venue manager based in Singapore. They have a regional footprint in China, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. They organize and manage trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, and other events in a variety of industries. They also manage Singapore EXPO, which is one of the largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) facilities in Asia. Their goal is to connect people, businesses, and communities through innovative events and experiences. They believe that events are the best way to generate new ideas and shape the future.
Here are some of the services they offer:
- Event planning and management
- Venue management
- Exhibition design and production
- Marketing and promotion
- Registration and ticketing
- Content development
- Networking and matchmaking
They are a leading player in the MICE industry in Asia and are committed to providing their clients with the highest quality services. They are also committed to sustainability and are working to make Singapore EXPO Asia’s first Net Zero venue running on clean energy.
Your new job: Event Sales Specialist |Conferences, Conventions, Exhibitions, Meetings, Event Services
As an event sales manager, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in the event industry and a passion for creating memorable events. They will be responsible for identifying, creating, and leading sales opportunities, building and maintaining relationships with potential partners, and managing the event from initial sales process to completion of the event.
The Function:
- Identify and develop new sales opportunities
- Build and maintain relationships with potential partners
- Prepare and present quotes and proposals to clients
- Manage the event from initial sales process to completion
- Report on monthly sales activities and customer engagement
- Attend site visits, pre-conference planning meetings, and appropriate venue meetings
What do we need from you:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or hospitality and tourism
- 4-5 years of relevant experience in event sales
- Proven track record of closing contracts
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and spoken communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work long hours and travel.
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