Event Manager

Brandwise Events; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandwise Events in Chennai is seeking an Event Manager to lead end-to-end corporate and experiential events. The role is full-time and on-site, based in Chennai, with responsibilities spanning concept development, budgeting, timelines, vendor coordination, and on-ground management.

You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to translate objectives into compelling event concepts, manage logistics, and ensure high-quality production. Travel for events and flexible hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end event management including planning and on-site execution.
• Strong client-facing skills with ability to translate objectives into concepts.
• Proficiency with event management tools or software and basic MS Office.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills for multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute corporate and experiential events from concept to delivery.
• Develop budgets, timelines, and vendor coordination plans.
• Oversee registration, attendee experience, and on-ground management.
• Coordinate production, design, and procurement with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare post-event reports and track performance metrics for improvements.

Skills

Client facing

End-to-end event management

Vendor coordination

On-site execution

Budgeting & timelines

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Event management software

MS Office

Job description

Role Description

The Event Manager role is a full-time, on-site position based in Chennai. The Event Manager will plan and execute corporate and experiential events, including concept development, budgeting, timelines, vendor coordination, and on-ground management. Responsibilities include collaborating with clients and internal teams to understand objectives, translating them into event concepts, managing logistics, and ensuring high-quality production and delivery. The role also involves overseeing registration and attendee experience, managing event technology, monitoring risks, and ensuring events are completed on schedule and within budget. The Event Manager will prepare post-event reports, track performance metrics, and recommend improvements for future projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end event management, including planning, logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site execution.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to understand brand objectives and translate them into effective event concepts and experiences.
• Proficiency in using event management tools or software, basic MS Office skills, and comfort working with event technology solutions.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with production, design, and procurement, and maintain positive vendor and partner relationships.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, travel for events as required, and adapt to fast-paced, on-ground situations.