Event Sales Manager
This is an open vacancy with one of our clients.
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Where
- Mumbai, Pune
- Salary
- ₹10,00,000–₹22,00,000 per year
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Qualifications
- MBA/PGDM
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About the role
One of our prestigious clients is hiring an Event Sales Manager to build event revenue through strong proposals, sharp negotiation and a well-led sales team. You will own the sales plan and the client relationships behind it.
What you'll do
- Set the event sales plan, identifying client segments, priority accounts and seasonal opportunities.
- Steer proposal development so every offer is clear, competitive and deliverable.
- Negotiate complex bookings personally, balancing commercial value with what the client needs.
- Manage and coach the event sales team, reviewing pipelines and conversion regularly.
- Build relationships with corporate, social and agency clients to secure repeat business.
- Work with operations and finance to price events correctly and avoid surprises after the sale.
- Contribute forecasts and market observations to business planning.
What you'll bring
- 6–10 years of experience in event or hospitality sales.
- An MBA or PGDM, which is required for this position.
- Strong proposal writing and negotiation skills for corporate and social bookings.
- Proven team management within a sales function, including coaching on closing.
- Commercial judgement on pricing, discounts and margins for each booking.
Good to have
- Prior experience in the events or hospitality sector.
- Familiarity with banqueting, venue hire and catering sales processes.
- An existing network among corporate and agency event buyers.