Training and Events Coordinator

About BNI

Established in 1985, BNI is the world’s largest business referral network. With over 325,000 small-to medium-size business Members in nearly 11,000 chapters across 77 countries, we are a global company with local footprints. Our proven approach provides Members with a structured, positive, and professional referral program that enables them to sharpen their business skills, develop meaningful, long-term relationships, and experience business growth.

Position Summary 

Who We’re Looking For:  

The Training and Events Coordinator will join the BNI team to manage the planning, execution, and follow-up of all training programs and events, both virtual and in-person. This role will provide deep insights into event structure, logistics, and best practices for delivering high-performing training sessions and events. The Coordinator will work closely with internal teams and external vendors, taking ownership of the entire process—from planning and execution to post-event and training evaluations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end process for organizing events and training programs, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal departments to develop a comprehensive training curriculum that supports company objectives.
• Manage the scheduling and logistics for all training sessions (virtual and in-person), including identifying trainers, securing venues, and handling technical setup.
• Build and manage a coordinated go-to-market (GTM) plan for all events and training initiatives.
• Oversee event and training bookings, pipeline, revenue generation, and budgeting.
• Source, liaise, and negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and venues for training materials and event resources.
• Lead promotional and marketing activities to maximize attendance at events and training sessions.
• Manage sponsorship entitlements and relationships.
• Organize and facilitate regular event and training team meetings for status updates and planning.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and aligning speakers, trainers, and participants for events and training programs.
• Provide live-day support for both events and training sessions, ensuring seamless execution.
• Develop and distribute training materials, including manuals, presentations, and online resources.
• Collect feedback from training participants and analyze outcomes to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of the programs.
• Analyze the success of events and training programs, preparing reports on attendee engagement, learning outcomes, and overall performance.
• Administer all correspondence, travel arrangements and expense processing for management, including the APAC President and National Director
• Maintenance and coordination of calendars involving extensive planning to use National Director’s time in the most efficient manner
• Accountable for maintaining positive relationships and managing meeting schedules and travel coordination as well as public relations functions
• Compile sensitive information for confidential reporting and tracking for the business unit

Qualifications

Minimum Experience & Education: 

• 3+ years of proven experience in this position or in a similar position
• Diploma and above, or a combination of education and work experience. A bachelor business degree desirable.
• Knowledge of office administration responsibilities, systems and procedures
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to analyze and problem solve various issues of a time sensitive or confidential nature
• Organized thought process with great attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational & time management skills with the proven ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong business acumen with proven experience in partnering with the business to understand priorities and the ability to translate those into operational priorities
• Bilingual in written/ spoken English and Mandarin
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, in particular)

Preferred skills and qualifications: 

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications or any related field
• Experience in developing internal systems
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a customer-service mindset.
• Proficient in workflow management and team collaboration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AI Technology

This is a full-time, exempt role on BNI’s Global Support Team. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Direct applicants only. No calls to the company, please. Salary is dependent upon experience.

Learn more at BNI.com

An equal opportunity employer.

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