Head of Events

Key Responsibilities:

Event Planning & Execution

• Event Calendar Adherence:

  Ensure all events are conducted as per the predefined annual calendar with strict adherence to scheduled timelines.

• Timely Execution:

  Oversee that all conferences are executed within 60 days and awards within 75 days post-approval, with review meetings held immediately after completion.

• New IP Development:

  Strategically conceptualize and launch at least one innovative and differentiated IP event by Q4 each year.

Team Leadership & Performance

• Team Optimization:

  Allocate responsibilities and resources effectively among team members for smooth and efficient execution.

• Project Diversity:

  Rotate and assign varied projects to team members to boost creativity and avoid monotony.

• Mentorship & Training:

  Actively coach, mentor, and upskill the team to drive consistent performance and growth.

• Performance Monitoring:

  Set KPIs and continuously assess team progress against event goals and production cycles.

Stakeholder & Speaker Management

• Speaker Selection:

  Curate the right mix of industry-relevant and influential speakers for each event.

• Relationship Building:

  Establish strong, structured communication channels with key speakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to ensure long-term engagement.

Sales Collaboration & Lead Generation

• Lead Generation:

  Identify potential business opportunities through speaker interactions and seamlessly pass quality leads to the business development team.

• Daily Outreach:

  Make a minimum of 8 outreach calls daily to promote the event agency’s services and maintain industry presence.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Quarterly Event Reviews:

  Evaluate the progress of 14 planned events (conferences and awards) quarterly and provide detailed reports to stakeholders by the last week of March, June, September, and December.

Team Collaboration & Culture

• Foster a collaborative team environment through ongoing team-building activities and a strong focus on morale and culture.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in event planning, production, or conference management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in handling B2B conferences, awards, or large-scale IPs.
• Excellent team management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong industry network with good contacts for speakers and corporate stakeholders.
• High proficiency in project planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong decision-making skills with a solution-oriented mindset.

Location: Goregaon Mumbai

Full Time

Onsite