Objectives of this role

- Oversee the planning and execution of five to eight events in a calendar year
- Uphold the company’s mission and vision with every event
- Own every aspect of an event, from venue choice to success metrics
- Keep budgets and timelines under control at all times
- Develop an actionable plan for fundraising and managing monthly cash flow
- Comply with all national and local regulations

Responsibilities

- Develop a complete understanding of the requirements for every event
- Research vendors and make selections based on their creativity, quality, and cost
- Book venues, schedule guests, draft and finalize contracts
- Develop content for event materials and work with graphic designer to produce
- Hire personnel as needed across all functions of an event (ex: registration, setup, catering, audio/visual)
- Handle day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order placements, vendor monitoring, travel planning, attendee participation,



registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution

Required skills and qualifications

- Experience in event planning or event coordination in a corporate setting
- Proven track record of creative, successful events
- Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing, and communications
- Excellent organizational, communication, negotiating and multitasking skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset

Preferred skills and qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in hospitality management or public relations
- Established relationships with vendors
- Experience in managing budgets and tracking expenses
- Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint, Acrobat and Excel
- Proficiency with more than one language

📌 Manager - Business Development and Events (Delhi)
🏢 Council for Robotics & Automation (AICRA)
📍 Delhi