Meeting & Events Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Events Manager to plan and execute a broad portfolio of corporate events on-site. You will own end-to-end delivery, including budgeting, vendor coordination, runbooks, and post-event wrap-ups, while ensuring adherence to brand standards.

You will manage technical production, AV, staging and hybrid setups, coordinating with the People team and business units for co-hosted programs and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in an event management company, production agency, or experiential marketing firm.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and execute large-scale corporate events (100–1000+ pax) from scratch.
• Strong technical knowledge of AV, production, lighting, stage design, and hybrid event setups.
• Established vendor database across AV, décor, catering, entertainment, print, and gifting categories.
• Experience managing festival celebrations and employee engagement events (REWS-type programming).
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in event management tools and project tracking platforms (Asana, Monday.com).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a diverse portfolio of events from concept to delivery.
• Own end-to-end event delivery including budgeting, vendor briefs, and on-ground execution.
• Develop detailed event runbooks, production schedules, risk registers, and contingency plans.
• Manage event theming, décor, branding, and signage aligned to brand standards.
• Lead festival celebrations and REWS programming with onsite activations.
• Collaborate with People teams, ERGs, and business units for co-hosted events.
• Build and maintain an annual events calendar covering REWS and cultural events.
• Oversee technical production: AV, sound, lighting, stage design, and hybrid tech.
• Troubleshoot issues on-ground with zero escalation and stay updated on tech upgrades.
• Maintain vendor database and manage RFQs, proposals, contracts, and POs.
• Track budgets, prepare updates for senior leaders, and contribute to internal comms and reports.

Skills

Event management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Technical production

Hybrid event setups

Budgeting

Communication

Project tracking tools

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Google Workspace

Job description

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.

Meeting & Events Key Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Execution Plan, manage, and execute a diverse portfolio of events including Townhalls, SAC (Salesforce Appreciation Celebrations), P&J, 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, décor, 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, décor & 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 M&E 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

Required Skills & Experience

• 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 (100–1000+ pax) 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, décor, 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

Location: On-site –Bengaluru, KA

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 48

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.