Event Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and organised Event Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute related business events. The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, vendors, timelines, and on-ground event activities while ensuring a premium experience for founders, guests, partners, and sponsors.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the event from concept to execution.

• Develop event timelines, checklists, schedules, and execution plans.

• Coordinate with founders, awardees, guests, speakers, sponsors, partners, and VIPs.

• Coordinate with event vendors including venue, décor, production, AV, stage, photography, videography, printing, catering, and hospitality teams.

• Manage venue visits, vendor requirements, quotations, negotiations, and follow-ups.

• Coordinate the stage setup, branding, seating arrangements, registration, guest flow, and award presentation.

• Ensure all event materials, trophies, certificates, branding assets, invitations, and other requirements are ready on time.

• Work closely with the marketing and social media team for event promotions and event-day content.

• Coordinate rehearsals and ensure speakers, hosts, performers, and award presenters are properly briefed.

• Manage event-day operations and resolve unexpected issues quickly.

• Maintain regular communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Track event budgets, expenses, vendor payments, and approvals.

• Conduct post-event follow-ups and prepare an event closure report.

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, partners, and industry contacts for future events.

Requirements

0-5 years of experience in event management, corporate events, award shows, conferences, exhibitions, or similar events.

• Strong project management and coordination skills.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

• Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills.

• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours during event periods.

• Ability to handle pressure and solve problems quickly.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and basic project-management tools.

• Experience in managing premium/corporate events will be an added advantage.

Key Skills

Event Planning | Vendor Management | Budget Management | Stakeholder Management | Guest Management | On-Ground Execution | Negotiation | Team Coordination | Problem Solving | Communication

What We’re Looking For

Someone who can take ownership of an event, coordinate every moving part, and ensure that the final experience is professional, seamless, and premium.

Location: [Chennai / Location]

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 0-5

Industry: Events / Awards / Business & Corporate Events

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person