Project Manager - Experiential Marketing & POSM

Next Step HR; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Step HR is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead end-to-end execution of experiential marketing, brand activation, POSM, exhibitions, events and turnkey interior projects. The role involves coordinating with clients, designers, fabrication teams and vendors across FMCG, luxury, retail and lifestyle brands.

The ideal candidate brings 4–8 years of experience in turnkey projects, strong budgeting, on-site management and risk mitigation, and a proven ability to deliver on time and within

Qualifications

• 4–8 years in project management within experiential marketing or related fields.
• Experience managing turnkey interior execution and events for established brands.
• Strong fabrication, production, materials, installation knowledge.
• Experience with costing, BOQs, budgets, and timelines.
• Ability to manage client relationships and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of experiential marketing, exhibition, event, POSM, retail branding and turnkey interior projects.
• Coordinate with clients, designers, fabrication teams, vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
• Translate client briefs into execution plans, timelines, budgets and deliverables.
• Oversee fabrication, production, installation and on-site execution of brand activations and stalls.
• Manage vendor sourcing, negotiations, quotations, BOQs, costing and project budgets.
• Monitor project progress, quality, timelines and cost efficiency.
• Conduct site visits and supervise installations, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously with clear communication.
• Resolve on-ground execution challenges and ensure timely handover and closure.

Skills

End-to-end PM

Client coordination

Vendor management

Fabrication

Budgeting

On-site execution

Timelines

Communication

Negotiation

Travel

Job description

Next Step HR is looking for a hands-on Project Manager to manage end-to-end execution of experiential marketing, brand activation, POSM, exhibition, event and retail interior projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing turnkey projects for leading brands across FMCG, luxury, retail, food & beverage and lifestyle sectors, with strong expertise in client coordination, vendor management, fabrication, budgeting and on-site execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of experiential marketing, exhibition, event, POSM, retail branding and turnkey interior projects.
• Coordinate with clients, designers, fabrication teams, vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
• Understand client briefs and translate them into execution plans, timelines, budgets and deliverables.
• Oversee fabrication, production, installation and on-site execution of brand activations, exhibition stalls, retail displays, kiosks and flagship stores.
• Manage vendor sourcing, negotiations, quotations, BOQs, costing and project budgets.
• Monitor project progress, quality standards, timelines and cost efficiency.
• Conduct site visits and supervise installations, ensuring adherence to client specifications and safety requirements.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining effective communication with clients and internal teams.
• Resolve on-ground execution challenges and ensure timely handover and project closure.

Requirements

• 4–8 years of relevant experience in project management within experiential marketing, BTL, exhibitions, events, retail branding, POSM or turnkey interior execution.
• Proven experience handling end-to-end physical execution projects for established brands.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, production, materials, installation and vendor coordination.
• Experience managing project costing, BOQs, budgets and execution timelines.
• Ability to manage client relationships and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong organisational, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and project execution as required.

Preferred Industry Background

Experiential marketing agencies, BTL agencies, exhibition and stall fabrication companies, retail branding agencies, POSM companies, and turnkey interior or fit-out firms.

Candidates with experience executing projects for FMCG, luxury goods & events, retail, food & beverage and lifestyle brands will be preferred.