Event Operations Associate

Job Position: Event Operations Associate

Company: The Barge Company

Location: Kolkata (On-site)

Experience: 3 to 5 Years

Industry: Luxury Hospitality / Events / Experiential Tourism

Employment Type: Full-Time

*About The Company*

The Barge Company is India's first luxury river-based event and cultural experiences brand. From curated dinners and floating concerts to weddings, corporate events, and large-format celebrations, we redefine how people celebrate and connect with the Ganges.

*Role Overview*

We are looking for a dynamic professional to manage experiential events, client relationships, event logistics, and on-ground operations for our luxury river cruise experiences. The role combines event execution, hospitality, community engagement, business development, and logistics management to deliver memorable guest experiences.

*Key Responsibilities*

* Plan and coordinate all event logistics requirements, including movement of materials, dcor, equipment, artists, vendors, catering, production teams, and other event-related resources.

* Develop event-wise logistics plans, schedules, checklists, timelines, and coordination sheets to ensure timely and efficient execution.

* Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, production teams, decorators, caterers, artists, transportation providers, and other service partners to ensure smooth event operations.

* Monitor logistics costs, vendor quotations, procurement requirements, deliveries, and resource utilisation while maintaining operational efficiency.

* Ensure timely loading, unloading, movement, placement, and retrieval of event materials and equipment before, during, and after events.

* Manage end-to-end event execution including client coordination, vendor management, logistics, and on-ground operations.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with brands, artists, communities, agencies, and corporate clients to generate repeat business.

* Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations, service delivery, and exceptional customer experience.

*Key Skills & Requirements*

* 3 to 5 years of experience across event management, hospitality, client servicing, or event operations.

* Strong understanding of event execution, event logistics, vendor coordination, guest experience, and on-ground operations.

* Excellent communication, client relationship management, coordination, and negotiation skills.

* Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, vendors, logistics requirements, and stakeholders simultaneously.

* Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

* Experience in luxury hospitality, weddings, lifestyle brands, corporate events, experiential businesses, or river cruises preferred.

* Strong networking and business development abilities with a proactive and solution-driven approach.

* Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and handling last-minute operational requirements.

* Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as per event schedules.

* Willingness to travel locally for venue visits, vendor coordination, and event execution when required.

*Education:*

* Graduate in Event Management, Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field.

* Additional certifications in event management, logistics, will be an advantage.

*What We Offer*

* Opportunity to work with a unique luxury river-based experiences brand.

* Creative and entrepreneurial work environment.

* Direct collaboration with the founding team.

* Exposure to luxury hospitality, events, tourism, entertainment, and experiential businesses.

* Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.

Cost To Company:

3 Lacs to 4.5 lacs