Senior Executive, Events & Marketing Activations

About the Role

StraitsX is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized Senior Executive, Event & Marketing Activations to drive and execute events, workshops, and brand activations across Singapore and global markets.

In this hands-on role, you will take end-to-end ownership of event logistics, vendor partnerships, on-ground execution, and StraitsX’s global swag strategy.

What You Will Do

• Plan, coordinate, and execute marketing activations, including industry conferences, co-hosted partner events, and in-house workshops/online sessions.
• Own StraitsX’s global swag strategy end-to-end, from ideation, vendor sourcing, and cost negotiations to production, inventory management, and regional distribution.
• Manage end-to-end event logistics, including venue negotiation, vendor briefs, production timelines, shipping, and hands-on, on-site coordination.
• Work closely with cross-functional internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth execution.

Identify operational risks, detail gaps, and timeline bottlenecks early, implementing solutions independently ahead of execution.

• Support activations across Singapore and international markets; occasional regional travel may be required.

What We Are Looking For

• 2–3 years of experience in event marketing, marketing activations, or event project management.
• Effectively bilingual in English and Chinese to support global and China-market events
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple event timelines and concurrent workstreams.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for managing vendor relationships and aligning with cross-functional teams.
• Resourceful and proactive attitude with the ability to manage tasks independently and track execution details accurately.
• Hands-on experience with Chinese sourcing platforms (e.g., 1688, Taobao) and creative instincts for experiential activations or non-traditional swag.
• Experience setting up, hosting, or supporting virtual events, webinars, or live audio formats (e.g., X/Twitter Spaces, Zoom webinars).