: Manager, Events

Organisation: Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IICCI)

Position: Manager – Events

Department: Events

Location: Mumbai (Head Office)

Reports to: CEO & SG

Role Summary

IICCI is looking for a dynamic, well-organised and results-driven Manager – Events to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of its annual events portfolio. The role covers end-to-end event operations, sponsorship generation, partner and stakeholder management, and close coordination with internal teams and regional offices. The aim is high-quality events that strengthen Indo-Italian business and cultural ties and generate measurable value for members, sponsors and partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Event Planning & Execution

- Plan, coordinate and execute IICCI events in consultation with senior management, from concept and budgeting through in office delivery and post-event evaluation.
- Maintain an annual events calendar with timelines, promotional activities, deliverables, owners and deadlines.
- Manage event logistics, including venues, speakers, delegations, travel and hospitality, protocol and on-site teams.

2. Flagship Events

- Lead end-to-end organisation of IICCI's flagship events in India: Italian Tech in India, Festa Italiana and the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
- Coordinate planning and execution of Namaste India, IICCI's flagship initiative in Italy, working with partners and stakeholders on both sides.

3. Sponsorship & Business Development

- Identify, pitch and secure sponsorships for IICCI events.
- Manage relationships with sponsors, exhibitors, participating companies and strategic partners.
- Develop sponsorship packages, participation fee structures, commercial proposals and agreements, in coordination with Finance and Legal/Compliance.
- Work with the Business Assistance and Membership teams to generate leads, convert event participants into members or clients, and increase event participation.

4. Marketing, Communication & PR





- Work with the Marketing & Communication team on event branding, promotional material and communication strategy.
- Coordinate invitations, announcements, campaigns and stakeholder communication, including bilingual (English/Italian) content where needed.
- Support media outreach, PR activity and event visibility initiatives.
- Ensure timely distribution of marketing material across all relevant channels.

5. Budget & Vendor Management

- Prepare event budgets and track expenses against them, in coordination with the Finance team.
- Select, negotiate with and manage vendors and service providers.
- Monitor sponsorship and registration revenue and report on the financial performance of each event.

Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field (postgraduate qualification preferred).
- 5-8 years of proven experience in event planning and management, sponsorship development or corporate event operations.
- Demonstrated experience organising large-scale corporate events, business conferences, exhibitions, networking events or international delegations.
- Track record of securing sponsorships or managing commercial partnerships (preferred).

Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong project management, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple events at once.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and strong stakeholder-management skills.
- Budgeting and financial discipline.
- Proficiency in MS Office and event/CRM tools. Knowledge of Italian is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel frequently and to work extended hours during events.

Role Expectations The Manager – Events is expected to show ownership, initiative and professionalism, working collaboratively across departments and regional offices. The role requires a proactive self-starter who can manage multiple stakeholders, meet tight deadlines, spot business opportunities and contribute to the growth and visibility of IICCI's initiatives in India and Italy.

📌 Event Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 IICCI - The Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
📍 Mumbai