About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and organised Event Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute related business events. The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, vendors, timelines, and on-ground event activities while ensuring a premium experience for founders, guests, partners, and sponsors.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and manage the event from concept to execution.
- Develop event timelines, checklists, schedules, and execution plans.
- Coordinate with founders, awardees, guests, speakers, sponsors, partners, and VIPs.
- Coordinate with event vendors including venue, décor, production, AV, stage, photography, videography, printing, catering, and hospitality teams.
- Manage venue visits, vendor requirements, quotations, negotiations, and follow-ups.
- Coordinate the stage setup, branding, seating arrangements, registration, guest flow, and award presentation.
- Ensure all event materials, trophies, certificates, branding assets, invitations, and other requirements are ready on time.
- Work closely with the marketing and social media team for event promotions and event-day content.
- Coordinate rehearsals and ensure speakers, hosts, performers, and award presenters are properly briefed.
- Manage event-day operations and resolve unexpected issues quickly.
- Maintain regular communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Track event budgets, expenses, vendor payments, and approvals.




- Conduct post-event follow-ups and prepare an event closure report.
- Maintain robust relationships with vendors, partners, and industry contacts for future events.

Requirements 0-5 years of experience in event management, corporate events, award shows, conferences, exhibitions, or similar events.
- Strong project management and coordination skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours during event periods.
- Ability to handle pressure and solve problems quickly.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and basic project-management tools.
- Experience in managing premium/corporate events will be an added advantage.

Key Skills Event Planning | Vendor Management | Budget Management | Stakeholder Management | Guest Management | On-Ground Execution | Negotiation | Team Coordination | Problem Solving | Communication

What We’re Looking For

Someone who can take ownership of an event, coordinate every moving part, and ensure that the final experience is professional, seamless, and premium.

Location: [Chennai / Location]

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: 0-5

Industry: Events / Awards / Business & Corporate Events

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Event Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Geekstack
📍 Chennai