Manager / Assistant Manager, Event Business Development

Role Overview

This position focuses on supporting event business development activities and the planning of the core thematic calendar. The role combines research, opportunity assessment, presentation building, contract administration, and cross-functional coordination to help drive deal execution and pipeline visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic planning and programme development for the main thematic calendar by conducting research, benchmarking market activity, and sizing opportunities.
• Prepare pitch presentations, proposals, and other materials needed for both internal reviews and external partner discussions.
• Oversee the full contracting and administrative workflow, including coordination with legal, finance, and other internal teams to keep deliverables on schedule.
• Act as the central liaison between internal stakeholders to improve coordination, simplify workflows, and support smooth execution.
• Keep deal records, trackers, and reporting documents up to date to maintain clear visibility of active opportunities and pipeline status.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in events, business development, or a closely related area.
• Strong ability to analyse information and organise ideas clearly, with comfort using data to produce practical insights.
• Good command of PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to create sharp and persuasive presentations.
• Solid understanding of contract processes and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Strong project management capability, with careful attention to detail and the ability to handle several deadlines at once.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• A proactive, resourceful approach and the ability to perform well in a fast-moving environment.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Singapore. Salary details were not provided.