Event Operations Manager
This is an open vacancy with one of our clients.
- Experience
- 3–10 years
- Where
- Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Indore
- Salary
- ₹6,00,000–₹22,00,000 per year
- Work mode
- On-site, Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Qualifications
- Graduate / Postgraduate in a relevant discipline; relevant experience may be considered for some assignments
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About the role
One of our prestigious clients is hiring an Event Operations Manager to make events run reliably, from planning sheets to final reconciliation. You will own operational delivery, manage suppliers and improve the way the team works.
What you'll do
- Own the operational plan for each event, assigning tasks and checking readiness at every milestone.
- Negotiate with venues and suppliers on rates, inclusions and service standards.
- Act as the escalation point for clients during delivery, resolving issues quickly and fairly.
- Guide operations executives on coordination, follow-up and supplier handling.
- Review costs and supplier performance after each event and act on what you find.
- Refine checklists and processes so that recurring problems do not repeat.
What you'll bring
- 3–10 years of experience in event, travel or hospitality operations.
- A graduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, though relevant experience may be considered for some assignments.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, including rate and service discussions.
- Confident client handling when problems arise in the middle of an event.
- Organised coordination across several events running in parallel.
Good to have
- Prior experience in the hospitality, travel or events sector.
- Familiarity with event costing, supplier bills and budget reconciliation.
- Exposure to managing big groups or multi-day events.