Corporate Event Manager

Manage end-to-end client relationships for corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, incentive travel, product launches, dealer meets, and activations.

Understand client objectives and convert them into creative event concepts and execution plans.

Prepare proposals, presentations, budgets, and cost estimates.

Coordinate with internal teams including creative, production, operations, travel, and finance.

Liaise with vendors and negotiate competitive rates while maintaining quality.

Develop event timelines, production schedules, and execution checklists.

Attend client meetings, site inspections, rehearsals, and event days.

Ensure flawless event execution within agreed timelines and budgets.

Handle last-minute changes and troubleshoot on-site operational challenges.

Monitor project profitability and maintain budget control.

Prepare post-event reports, feedback analysis, and reconciliation.

Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business and upselling.

Required Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Strong client relationship management.

Budgeting and commercial understanding.

Vendor management and negotiation.

Project management and multitasking.

Leadership and team coordination.

Problem-solving under pressure.

Time management and attention to detail.

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Technical Knowledge

Microsoft PowerPoint (advanced)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Workspace

Event budgeting tools

CRM software (preferred)

Basic understanding of stage production, AV, lighting, fabrication, branding, and hospitality logistics.

Preferred Industry Experience

Corporate Events

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)

Exhibitions

Dealer Meets

Annual Conferences

Product Launches

Employee Engagement Programs

Luxury Incentive Travel

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Event management certifications are an added advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Client satisfaction score (CSAT)

Repeat business and client retention

Revenue generated from managed accounts

Project profitability

On-time project delivery

Budget adherence

Successful execution without major escalations

Personal Attributes

Professional and client-focused.

Confident in presenting ideas to senior stakeholders.

Highly organized and proactive.

Calm under pressure with strong decision-making skills.

Willing to travel extensively and work flexible hours during events.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal Event Manager – Client Servicing is someone who can independently manage high-value corporate accounts, translate client briefs into impactful event experiences, coordinate seamlessly across multiple departments, and deliver events that exceed client expectations while maintaining commercial viability. They should combine strong relationship management with operational excellence and have the ability to lead projects from concept through execution.