Lead Planning & Execution

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Event Planning professional to lead a diverse portfolio of corporate events, from concept to on-ground execution.

You will manage budgets, vendor partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration with People teams, ensuring brand-aligned experiences and detailed post-event reporting.

This role demands strong technical knowledge of AV, hybrid setups, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-event environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in an event management company, production agency, or experiential marketing firm.
• Ability to independently plan and execute large-scale corporate events from scratch.
• Strong technical knowledge of AV, production, lighting, stage design, and hybrid event setups.
• Established vendor database across AV, decor, catering, entertainment, print, and gifting categories.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in event management tools, Google Workspace, and project tracking platforms (Asana, Monday.com, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute a diverse portfolio of events including Townhalls, SAC, and customer events.
• Own end-to-end event delivery—from concept development to on-ground execution and post-event wrap-up.
• Develop detailed event runbooks, production schedules, risk registers, and contingency plans.
• Manage event theming, decor, branding, and signage aligned to brand standards.
• Oversee all technical aspects of events—AV setup, sound, stage design, lighting, LED walls, streaming, and hybrid tech.
• Maintain and grow a vendor database; float RFQs, evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage POs.
• Coordinate with People team and business units for co-hosted events and employee engagement programs.
• Build and maintain an annual events calendar covering REWS and cultural events.
• Track budgets, submit expense reports, and contribute to newsletters and internal comms.
• Contribute to post-event reports with attendance, feedback, and improvement recommendations.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

AV/Production knowledge

Hybrid event setups

Project tracking tools

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Summary

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Location

On-site Bengaluru, KA

Scheduled Weekly Hours

48

Responsibilities

Event Planning Execution

• Plan, manage, and execute a diverse portfolio of events including Townhalls, SAC (Salesforce Appreciation Celebrations), PJ, Customer Events, Auditorium Events, REWS Events, Trailblazing Events, and all-hands meetings
• Own end-to-end event delivery - from concept development, budgeting, and vendor briefs to on-ground execution and post-event wrap-up
• Develop detailed event runbooks, production schedules, risk registers, and contingency plans
• Manage event theming, decor, branding, and signage aligned to Salesforce brand standards

Festival REWS Events

• Lead planning and execution of all festival celebrations - Diwali, Onam, Christmas, New Year, Independence Day, Women s Day, and other cultural events
• Drive REWS-specific programming - onsite activations, sustainability campaigns, employee experience events, and other initiatives
• Collaborate with People team, ERGs, and business units for co-hosted events and employee engagement programs
• Build and maintain an annual events calendar covering all recurring REWS and cultural events

Technical Production

• Oversee all technical aspects of events - AV setup, sound systems, stage design, lighting, LED walls, live streaming, and hybrid event technology
• Conduct pre-event technical walkthroughs, rehearsals, and sound checks
• Troubleshoot technical issues on-ground during live events with zero escalation
• Stay updated on emerging event technology and recommend upgrades where relevant

Vendor Management

• Maintain and continuously build a strong vendor database across categories: AV production, d cor fabrication, catering, entertainment, gifting, print branding, and experiential agencies
• Float RFQs, evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage POs end-to-end
• Ensure timely vendor payments, SLA adherence, and post-event feedback
• Develop backup vendor options for all critical categories

Stakeholder Management Reporting

• Manage stakeholder communications, event briefings, and pre/post-event updates for senior leaders and business units
• Act as backup and delegate for the ME Manager during absence
• Track event budgets, raise POs, and submit expense reports on time
• Contribute to newsletters, internal comms, event recaps, and documentation
• Maintain post-event reports with attendance, feedback scores, and improvement recommendations

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in an event management company, production agency, or experiential marketing firm - candidates with only in-house coordinator experience may not be preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and execute large-scale corporate events from scratch
• Strong technical knowledge of AV, production, lighting, stage design, and hybrid event setups - must be able to brief vendors and troubleshoot independently
• An established and active vendor database across AV, decor, catering, entertainment, print, and gifting categories
• Prior experience managing festival celebrations, employee engagement events, and REWS-type programming
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in event management tools, Google Workspace, and project tracking platforms (Asana, Monday.com, or similar)
• Creative eye for event design, guest experience, and experiential programming
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-event environment with tight turnarounds