Entertainment & Vendor Management Manager

As an Entertainment & Vendor Management Manager, your role involves handling end-to-end coordination of entertainers, artists, and event vendors for wedding projects. You should have a strong network within the industry, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for creating immersive wedding experiences. Key Responsibilities: - Curate entertainment concepts based on client briefs and event themes. - Source and manage performers such as musicians, DJs, live bands, folk artists, dancers, and celebrity acts. - Coordinate with technical and production teams to fulfill artists requirements (sound, stage, lighting, etc.). - Draft entertainment schedules and ensure smooth execution on the event day. - Liaise with talent managers and artists for contracts, rider fulfillment, travel, and hospitality. Vendor Management: - Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors across categories: decor, production, AV, tech, lights, sound, and special effects. - Maintain and regularly update vendor database with pricing, contacts, service history, and performance feedback. - Negotiate rates, contracts, and terms with vendors while ensuring quality and timely delivery. - Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to manage deliverables as per timelines and design briefs. On-Ground Event Support: - Be present during pre-event setups and show days for coordination and supervision. - Troubleshoot real-time challenges and ensure contingency plans are in place. - Ensure all entertainment and vendor elements are aligned with client expectations and creative direction. Required Skills & Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Mass Communication, Hospitality, or a related field. - 3-6 years of experience in vendor coordination and entertainment sourcing within the wedding or event industry. - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. - Strong negotiation, budgeting, and contract management experience. - Creative sensibility with attention to detail and an understanding of luxury event aesthetics. - Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet tight deadlines. - Willingness to travel and work irregular hours during events. In addition to the job role, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile and celebrity weddings and events, pitch new entertainment and vendor concepts, work in a collaborative environment with growth opportunities, and have access to a premium vendor and artist network. Benefits include cell phone reimbursement, paid time off, and the work location is in person.,