Event Manager — Collaborations & Partnerships (Colleges / Universities / Corporates)

The Event Manager for Collaborations & Partnerships will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing events, tie-ups, and collaborative programmes with colleges, universities, and corporate partners. This role involves strategic relationship building, end-to-end event management, budgeting, logistics, and ensuring high quality delivery to meet institutional and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, and corporate partners in Rajahmundry/East Godavari.
• Identify opportunities for academic and corporate events (workshops, seminars, conferences, campus drives, fests, trainings, guest lectures, partnerships).
• Plan, coordinate, and execute events end-to-end: venue, vendors, logistics, staffing, promotions, on-site management, and post-event review.
• Prepare and manage event budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure cost efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote events via social media, print, digital, and campus outreach.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams (design, content, operations, finance) to ensure smooth execution.
• Track and measure event outcomes, ROI, attendance, feedback, and partnership metrics.
• Maintain an events and partnerships calendar; follow up on renewals and new collaborations.
• Travel locally within Rajahmundry/East Godavari (occasional outstation travel if required).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Mass Communication, or a related field (mandatory).

Qualifications & Skills

• 5–10 years of proven experience in event management (preferably with college/corporate tie-ups).
• Strong communication skills in English and Telugu, Hindi.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and event management tools.
• Knowledge of local vendors and event ecosystem in Rajahmundry is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple events and meet deadlines.

Desired Attributes

• Proactive and self-motivated with leadership qualities.
• Flexible, adaptable, and takes ownership of tasks.
• Professional, team-oriented attitude.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package.
• Growth opportunities within the organization.
• Supportive work environment with performance-based recognition.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹280,000.00 - ₹480,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Events management: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh (Required)

Work Location: In person