Events Manager

Key Responsibilities

. Actively source and generate new event leads and business opportunities

. Develop relationships with corporate clients, event agencies, planners, brands and other potential partners

. Manage incoming event enquiries and follow up on leads promptly

. Conduct site visits, venue presentations and client meetings

. Prepare proposals, quotations and customised event packages

. Negotiate and close event bookings

. Build corporate accounts and drive repeat business

. Identify upselling opportunities across F&B, beverages and event add-ons

. Coordinate closely with outlet operations, kitchen, bar, marketing and other internal teams

. Prepare event briefs, timelines and operational requirements

. Oversee event execution where required to ensure everything runs smoothly

. Liaise with external vendors, AV suppliers, entertainment and other event partners

. Maintain and manage an active sales pipeline

. Work towards monthly and quarterly event revenue targets

. Identify new partnerships, packages and initiatives to grow the events business

Requirements

. 2-5 years of relevant experience in events sales, hospitality, venue sales, MICE, business development or a related field

. Strong commercial and sales mindset with experience in prospecting, pitching and closing deals

. Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills

. Highly organised and able to manage multiple events and stakeholders concurrently

. Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently

. Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow projects through from enquiry to execution

. Experience within F&B, hospitality, restaurants or lifestyle venues is preferred

. Existing corporate, events or agency connections will be an advantage

. Comfortable being on-site for events, including selected evenings and weekends when required