Operations Manager

Blues N Coppers; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on exciting projects for leading B2B brands

Be part of a creative and dynamic team

Opportunity to bring ideas to life in real-world exhibitions

Job summary

Blues N Coppers is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Mumbai, India, to lead the execution of exhibition stalls. The successful candidate will manage the delivery of projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and collaboration among teams. Ideal applicants will have 3-5 years of experience in the events industry, strong communication skills in English and Hindi, and the ability to travel frequently. Join a creative team and work on exciting projects for leading B2B brands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in operations or project management in the exhibition or events industry.
• Strong understanding of stall fabrication, materials, layouts and timelines.
• A keen eye for detail and a strong sense of aesthetics.
• Ability to travel frequently and work flexible hours.
• Excellent organisational and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of exhibition and event projects.
• Collaborate with client servicing, design, production, and procurement teams.
• Source and manage reliable vendors across services.
• Coordinate with organisers to understand the exhibition guidelines.
• Oversee booth setup across cities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during setup.
• Address on-site issues swiftly and efficiently.
• Monitor project budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain project trackers, vendor logs, and schedules.

Skills

Operations management

Project management

Vendor management

Client interaction

Communication in English and Hindi

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About Us

Blues N Coppers is a B2B booth design and build company. After over 900 projects, we continue to elevate exhibition presence to high-impact experiences through rigorous consulting, design innovations, and streamlined builds. Our team takes pride in adding value to the ecosystem, setting new benchmarks, and achieving fulfilment through great work.

Role Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead and oversee the on-ground execution of exhibition stalls. The role is ideal for someone who can collaborate with various teams and vendors to ensure the stall is delivered smoothly and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Manage end-to-end delivery of exhibition and event projects, ensuring timelines and objectives are met and track project progress
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with client servicing, design, production, and procurement teams to ensure seamless project handovers.
• Vendor Management: Source and manage reliable vendors across services, build strong relationships, and ensure quality, timelines, and contract compliance.
• Exhibition Organiser Coordination & Formalities: Coordinate with organisers to understand the exhibition guidelines and complete all necessary formalities, including design approvals, form submissions, and pass issuance.
• Stall Setup and Quality Execution: Oversee booth setup across cities, ensuring adherence to approved designs, quality standards, and timely completion, while coordinating with vendors and addressing on-site issues.
• Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact during setup, addressing client queries and ensuring a seamless experience to foster strong, lasting relationships.
• Problem Solving: Address on-site issues swiftly, ensuring solutions maintain quality, safety, and timelines, while keeping stakeholders informed of any changes.
• Budget & Cost Control: Monitor project budgets, flag overruns early, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Documentation: Maintain project trackers, vendor logs, and schedules, while capturing learnings and feedback for process improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in operations or project management in the exhibition or events industry.
• Strong understanding of stall fabrication, materials, layouts and timelines.
• A keen eye for detail and a strong sense of aesthetics.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Ability to travel frequently and work flexible hours.
• Excellent organisational and people management skills.
• Strong communication in English and Hindi.

Why Join Us?

• Work on exciting projects for leading B2B brands
• Be part of a creative and dynamic team
• Opportunity to bring ideas to life in real-world exhibitions