NeoNiche- Deputy Manager - MICE Operations (Bangalore)

Nexthire; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading experiential marketing agency in Bengaluru is looking for a Deputy Manager to lead strategic sourcing and vendor partnerships for MICE programs. The role involves negotiating optimal deals with hotels and venues, ensuring quality and cost-efficiency for events. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in hospitality and a network in hotel chains. This position offers the opportunity to influence the execution of impactful client experiences and requires excellent negotiation skills and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in hotel/venue sourcing, event logistics, or MICE operations.
• Strong network of domestic and international hotel chains, venue partners, and travel aggregators.
• Prior experience handling sourcing for large-scale corporate events and incentive programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and finalize properties based on event briefs.
• Negotiate commercial rates and value additions for programs.
• Coordinate venue bookings and logistics for MICE events.
• Manage end-to-end contracting with hotels and logistics agencies.
• Work with finance to estimate costs and track budgets.
• Stay updated with hospitality trends and industry updates.
• Ensure all documentation and compliance are in place.

Skills

Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills

Strong communication and client coordination abilities

Organized, proactive, and process-driven

Deep understanding of hotel contracts and banquet coordination

High commercial acumen and cost sensitivity

Strong team orientation and multitasking ability

Education

Graduate in Hospitality, Travel, or Event Management; MBA preferred

Job description

Company Overview

NeoNiche Integrated Solutions is a next-gen experiential marketing powerhouse with presence in Mumbai,
Bangalore, New Delhi, and Singapore. Since 2011, we have evolved from an event management startup into one
of India’s most admired full-service agencies.

At NeoNiche we craft experiences that seamlessly blend creativity, strategy, and technology to empower brands
and drive measurable outcomes. We believe every brand has a story to tell and we make them matter by engaging
audiences emotionally. At our core NeoKnights, we honour the code of Respect, Care and Innovation.
🌐 Visit us: www.neoniche.com | LinkedIn: NeoNiche Integrated Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Title

Deputy Manager

Location

Bangalore, India

Reports to

Head of MICE

No. of working days / timings

Monday to Friday (Flexible timings)

Job Purpose

As our Deputy Manager you will lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and vendor partnerships for domestic and
international MICE programs. The role focuses on securing optimal deals across hotels, venues, and travel
services while ensuring quality standards, cost-efficiency, and seamless coordination for client and internal events.

Key Responsibilities / Accountability

• Hotel & Venue Sourcing Strategy: Identify, evaluate, and finalize properties (domestic and international) based on event briefs, budgets, and experience objectives. Build a robust database of hotels, venues, and DMCs.
• Vendor Negotiations & Commercial Closures: Negotiate commercial rates, value additions, cancellation terms, and payment schedules to optimize margins for each program.
• Client & Internal Event Support: Coordinate venue bookings and logistics for client-facing MICE events, internal offsites, annual meets, and company-wide travel.
• Contracting & Partner Relationship Management: Manage end-to-end contracting with hotels, logistics agencies, and visa partners. Maintain long‑term relationships to ensure priority service and preferential rates.
• Cost Planning & Budget Compliance: Work closely with the finance team to estimate costs, track budgets, and ensure all bookings stay within allocated limits while delivering premium experiences.
• Market Intelligence & Benchmarking: Stay updated with hospitality trends, new properties, seasonal pricing, and industry updates to offer clients fresh, differentiated options.
• Documentation & Process Coordination: Ensure all hotel and travel documentation, GST compliance, and commercial approvals are in place before execution.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate in Hospitality, Travel, or Event Management; MBA preferred
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in hotel/venue sourcing, event logistics, or MICE operations
• Strong network of domestic and international hotel chains, venue partners, and travel aggregators
• Prior experience handling sourcing for large‑scale corporate events and incentive programs

Required Skills & Competencies

• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills
• Deep understanding of hotel contracts, rooming blocks, banquet coordination, and value add‑ons
• Strong communication and client coordination abilities
• High commercial acumen and cost sensitivity
• Organized, proactive, and process‑driven
• Willingness to travel (domestic and international) based on project needs
• Strong team orientation and multitasking ability