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.
- Solid 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.

📌 Project Manager - Experiential Marketing & POSM (Mumbai)
🏢 Next Step Hr
📍 Mumbai