Event Manager

About Us

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Execution

• Conceptualize, plan, and execute end-to-end events — from city tournaments to national leagues and corporate activations.
• Own event operations including budgeting, vendor management, logistics, scheduling, and staffing.
• Ensure seamless on-ground execution aligned with brand standards and customer experience goals.
  

• Identify, pitch, and convert sponsorship opportunities with brands, corporates, and partners.
• Manage sponsor relations pre, during, and post events — ensuring all deliverables are executed perfectly.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to create high-impact brand integrations.
  

Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with venue partners, city managers, vendors, and brand collaborators.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure cross-functional alignment (marketing, operations, design, finance).
• Act as the single point of contact for all event stakeholders.
  

Problem Solving & Ownership

• Anticipate challenges and create contingency plans to ensure zero disruptions.
• Drive quick decision-making on-ground — from last-minute logistics to sponsor requirements.
• Own results end-to-end: attendance, experience, profitability, and partnerships.
  

Business & Growth

• Analyze post-event performance to optimize ROI and participant satisfaction.
• Scale up existing formats (Pi Play Padel Series, Corporate Challenges, etc.) into larger recurring properties.
• Ideate and execute innovative sports activations to grow the Pi Play community.
  

Who You Are

• 4–7 years of experience in event management, partnerships, or brand activations, preferably in sports, entertainment, or startups.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills — can convert sponsors and close deals.
• Excellent project management and multitasking ability with a “get-it-done” mindset.
• Creative problem-solver with exceptional attention to detail and execution discipline.
• Startup mindset — thrives under pressure, adapts fast, and works like an owner.
• Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, presentations, and event tracking tools.
  

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build and scale India’s fastest-growing racket sports ecosystem.
• Work with a driven team of founders and operators from top startups.
• Growth-oriented culture with performance-linked incentives and ownership.
• A startup environment where ideas, execution, and hustle matter.