Event Production Manager

cult fit; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

cult is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Event Manager to join the Events team. The role involves planning and executing corporate, sports, community and large‑scale events, coordinating with clients, vendors and internal teams to deliver high‑quality experiences.

You will own end‑to‑end planning, production, budget adherence, on‑ground execution and post‑event reviews, with travel and weekend hours as needed. Strong project and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in event management, preferably across corporate events, sports events, large‑scale consumer events or experiential activations.
• Strong hands‑on experience in event production and on‑ground execution.
• Good understanding of event planning, production, vendor management, logistics and venue operations.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities around event timelines.
• Strong attention to detail and a problem‑solving mindset.
• Willingness to travel and work on weekends/extended hours depending on event requirements.
• Specialisation or strong experience in event production will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end planning and execution of events, from concept and planning through on‑ground execution and closure.
• Manage event production, including venue setup, branding, equipment, technical requirements, vendors and manpower.
• Work closely with clients, partners and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver events as per agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Develop detailed event plans, production schedules, run‑of‑show documents and execution checklists.
• Manage external vendors and production partners, including negotiations, coordination and on‑ground supervision.
• Ensure events are delivered within agreed budgets and timelines while maintaining quality.
• Troubleshoot and manage on‑ground challenges in a fast‑paced event environment.
• Conduct post‑event reviews and identify opportunities to improve execution and efficiency.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Stakeholder mgmt

On-ground execution

Budgeting

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Weekend work

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Event Manager to join the Events team at cult. The role will involve planning and executing corporate, sports, community and large‑scale events, working closely with internal teams, clients, vendors and partners to deliver high‑quality event experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end planning and execution of events, from concept and planning through on‑ground execution and closure.
• Manage event production, including venue setup, branding, equipment, technical requirements, vendors and manpower.
• Work closely with clients, partners and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver events as per agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Develop detailed event plans, production schedules, run‑of‑show documents and execution checklists.
• Manage external vendors and production partners, including negotiations, coordination and on‑ground supervision.
• Ensure events are delivered within agreed budgets and timelines while maintaining quality.
• Troubleshoot and manage on‑ground challenges in a fast‑paced event environment.
• Conduct post‑event reviews and identify opportunities to improve execution and efficiency.

What Were Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in event management, preferably across corporate events, sports events, large‑scale consumer events or experiential activations.
• Strong hands‑on experience in event production and on‑ground execution.
• Good understanding of event planning, production, vendor management, logistics and venue operations.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities around event timelines.
• Strong attention to detail and a problem‑solving mindset.
• Willingness to travel and work on weekends/extended hours depending on event requirements.
• Specialisation or strong experience in event production will be an added advantage.