Assistant Account Director (Events)

Own mid/high-tier accounts and lead the planning and execution of client projects.Conceptualisation and crafting of customized proposals tailored to client requirements by working with interdepartmental teams (e.g., creative and production team) to develop compelling event proposals featuring innovative ideas.Dissect and review client event requirements (as stated in event brief) with proper work allocation assigned to the respective team members.Ensure proper and complete submission for RFPs/RFQs/ITTs/ITTQs in a timely fashion – inclusive of preparation and compilation of relevant financial and administrative documents.Generate new sales by bringing onboard new accounts to expand each domainMaintain and foster relationships with existing and potential accounts by staying in regular contact to understand the client's event pipeline.Garner positive reviews and compliments from clients for events executed.Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless event operations and delivery.Provide mentorship to junior event staff, fostering professional growth and relevant skills development.Negotiate contracts/quotes with vendors and partners, ensuring cost effective solutions without compromising quality.Develop and manage project timelines to ensure all event deliverables for the various projects are met on schedule.Monitor project budgets, ensuring financial objectives are met on a project level as well as a team level basis.Maintain CRM accuracy and client intelligence.To support any team-related administrative/ad-hoc duties where applicable.Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Events, Communications, or Marketing preferred.Minimum 7 years of relevant experiences. Strong planning and coordination skills in live MICE events.Experience with Hubspot CRM, budgeting, and project tracking tools.High responsiveness, hands on, solution-oriented mindset with strong written and verbal communication skills.Must be able to manage 5–8 concurrent clients independently.