Friday, June 3, 2011

Sales Executive / Manager (MICE in Asia Pacific)

Job Description:
-Leads Generation - Responsible for sales planning including leads generation and management. -Build relationship with client by paying them visits.
-Business Development – Build an industry network, improve sector and business knowledge -and identify and develop new business opportunities.
-Account Management – Build and foster positive client relationships and internal relationships to deliver quality and value to our clients. To also assist in the servicing of a portfolio of accounts.
-Conceptualise, prepare and deliver turn-key proposals customized to individual event. Provide administrative support for events of various genres which include research and brainstorm ideas.
-Oversee the process of event planning with Operations team, designer and other parties leading up to the event, ensuring client and event requirements are met.
-Ensure revenue, post event expenses and budgets are generated and reports submitted in a timely manner to the GM, APAC.
-Facilitate in closing projects with clients.
-Keep current with marketing trends, innovations, communication techniques and any regulations that may impact the industry.
-Keep track and handle all clients' new products, shows, functions and promotions.



Requirements:
-Self-motivated with a positive “can-do” attitude, creative with excellent presentation, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills including strong persuasive techniques.
-Able to multi-task in a dynamic environment & work under pressure
-Enjoy socializing and understanding the needs of the clients.
-Excellent communication, interpersonal and client relationship skills
-Must be proficient in MS office applications (especially excel, word and power point)
-Has a proven track record of M.I.C.E sales (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) with min. 5 years of experience
-Some experience in event operation and budgeting/expenditure
-Pleasant personality and a good team player
-A resourceful individual with good time management skills
-Be able to converse confidently and present self in a neat and professional manner.
-Essentially a 5-day week but able to work on weekends and public holidays if necessary
-Preferably with own transport and class 3 license.
-Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or marketing related field.
-The ability to communicate and present effectively and fluently in English and preferably in Mandarin too.
-Singapore citizen or PR only.
-Do not mind travelling

Application should include: a cover letter, your detailed resume to sheryl.lim@tmsap.com, with recent colour photograph, current and expected monthly salary and commission.