Description & Requirements
Smarter, Faster, and as always - First. That's our philosophy. Bloomberg Media empowers global business leaders with breaking news, expert opinion and proprietary data distributed on every platform, across every time zone. Like our products and solutions- our teams are agile, dynamic, and innovative. We work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy for which we're known. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We challenge each other. And through our countless volunteer projects, we help bring out the best in our communities as around us, too. You can do amazing work here. It's up to you to make it happen.Bloomberg Live Experiences delivers compelling news-making convenings that harness the power of our global, wide-reaching newsroom and enable our premium audiences with the actionable insights and meaningful connections they need to succeed in work and in life. We are seeking a seasoned, Hong Kong/Singapore-based Commercial Director to help accelerate the growth of our commercial event business across APAC. In this key role, you'll take ownership of the full event sales cycle—from prospecting and outreach to client consultation, proposal development, closing, and renewals. You’ll partner closely with a team of dedicated event and cross-platform sales professionals to deliver high-value sponsorships and event integrations. You will lead strategic outreach efforts, champion the Bloomberg value proposition, and help shape memorable event experiences that deliver measurable results. This is a consultative, relationship-driven role, ideal for a strategic seller who excels at cultivating trust, expanding existing client partnerships, and unlocking new business opportunities.
Join Bloomberg Live Experiences (BLE) to drive revenue and build lasting client relationships through dynamic, high-impact event partnerships.
We'll trust you to:
- Proactively identify, prospect, and cultivate relationships with potential clients to generate new event sponsorship opportunities
- Engage clients and stakeholders with insightful questions to uncover business needs and tailor event solutions accordingly
- Articulate Bloomberg’s unique market position and event offering to drive client interest and deal closure
- Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring a premium, white-glove experience from proposal through post-event wrap-up
- Coordinate with internal teams to seamlessly execute event deliverables and exceed client expectations
- Manage renewals and upsells to expand client partnerships and support long-term growth across BLE and Bloomberg’s broader ecosystem
You'll need to have:
- At least 10 years of experience in event sponsorship sales
- Experience in project management tools and online systems including but not limited to Salesforce, Google Workspace, and Slack
- Experience working with APAC clients across different sectors on global campaigns
- Excellent presentation skills and high emotional intelligence
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Strong understanding of local markets and client landscapes within the APAC region, with the ability to leverage regional insights to drive business development and client engagement
- Proven track record of revenue growth through consultative sales
- Bachelor’s degree or degree equivalent experience
Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it’s never dull. We’re a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans.
If this sounds like you:Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/professional
Learn more about our office and benefits:Singapore | www.bloomberg.com/singapore
Bloomberg is committed to improving the communities, cities and countries in which we work, and we support various initiatives including hiring and developing local talent. So, we may prioritize candidates with legal authorization to work full-time in Singapore for this role, who do not require Bloomberg to sponsor their work authorization.