Assistant Manager - Global Corporate Gifting

Buzznation - Experience Marketing; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Buzznation is seeking a proactive Corporate Gifting Executive to manage end-to-end global gifting operations—from sourcing and branding to logistics and on-ground delivery—for international events and exhibitions. The role requires coordinating with vendors across India, the USA, and Europe to ensure premium, brand-aligned gifts.

The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years in corporate gifting, strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Event Management, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in corporate gifting, merchandising, procurement, or global sourcing.
• Strong understanding of international logistics, customs, and shipping processes.
• Experience handling projects for USA and European markets is highly preferred.
• Excellent vendor negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, timelines, and quality control.
• Proficient in MS Excel, presentations, and costing sheets.

Responsibilities

• Source high-quality, innovative, and sustainable corporate gifting items from India, USA, Europe, and other global markets.
• Identify and onboard reliable international vendors and manufacturers.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, timelines, and contracts to ensure cost efficiency and quality standards.
• Maintain an updated global vendor and product database.
• Coordinate branding, customization, and packaging of gifting items per client brand guidelines.
• Work with internal design teams and external vendors for logo placement and premium finishes.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and international regulations.
• Manage international shipping, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery for events and exhibitions.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, courier partners, and on-ground teams in the USA and Europe.
• Ensure timely delivery aligned with event schedules and installation timelines.
• Track shipments and resolve delays or logistical challenges.
• Collaborate with sales, client servicing, and event operations teams to understand gifting requirements.
• Support client pitches and proposals with curated gifting ideas and cost estimates.
• Act as the single point of contact for gifting execution during events and exhibitions.
• Prepare budgets, costing sheets, and vendor comparisons.
• Ensure adherence to approved budgets and optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Maintain documentation, invoices, and post-event reports.
• Stay updated on global corporate gifting trends, sustainable products, and premium merchandise.
• Continuously introduce new ideas and concepts aligned with international markets and client expectations.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Costing sheets

Job description

Buzznation is a global experiential marketing and exhibition solutions company, delivering world-class events, exhibitions, and brand experiences across international markets. As we continue to expand our global footprint—especially in the USA and Europe we are looking to strengthen our corporate gifting vertical to support client events, exhibitions, and experiential campaigns worldwide.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Corporate Gifting Executive to manage end-to-end global gifting operations from sourcing and branding to logistics and on-ground delivery. This role is critical in ensuring our clients receive premium, timely, and brand-aligned gifting solutions across international events and exhibitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Source high-quality, innovative, and sustainable corporate gifting items from India, USA, Europe, and other global markets
• Identify and onboard reliable international vendors and manufacturers
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, timelines, and contracts to ensure cost efficiency and quality standards
• Maintain an updated global vendor and product database

Branding & Customization

• Coordinate branding, customization, and packaging of gifting items as per client brand guidelines
• Work closely with internal design teams and external vendors to ensure accurate logo placement, finishes, and premium look & feel
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and international regulations

Logistics & Global Delivery

• Manage international shipping, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery for events and exhibitions
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, courier partners, and on-ground teams in the USA and Europe
• Ensure timely delivery aligned with event schedules and installation timelines
• Track shipments and proactively resolve delays or logistical challenges

Client & Internal Coordination

• Collaborate with sales, client servicing, and event operations teams to understand gifting requirements
• Support client pitches and proposals with curated gifting ideas and cost estimates
• Act as the single point of contact for gifting execution during events and exhibitions

Budgeting & Reporting

• Prepare budgets, costing sheets, and vendor comparisons
• Ensure adherence to approved budgets and optimize costs without compromising quality
• Maintain documentation, invoices, and post-event reports

Trend & Market Research

• Stay updated on global corporate gifting trends, sustainable products, and premium merchandise
• Continuously introduce new ideas and concepts aligned with international markets and client expectations

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Event Management, or a related field
• 3–6 years of experience in corporate gifting, merchandising, procurement, or global sourcing
• Strong understanding of international logistics, customs, and shipping processes
• Experience handling projects for USA and European markets is highly preferred
• Excellent vendor negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail, timelines, and quality control
• Proficient in MS Excel, presentations, and costing sheets

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who thinks creatively but executes flawlessly
• Solution-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Passionate about delivering premium brand experiences through gifting