Job Title:
Assistant Manager - Events & Marketing Operations
Location:
Gurugram, India (In-Office)
Department:
Marketing
Reports to:
CMO
Experience Required:
5+ years in event planning and execution, preferably in IT/Tech sector
Employment Type:
Full-time (Individual Contributor)
Role Overview
You will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing all corporate, internal, and external events — including conferences, webinars, client meets, trade shows, and employee engagement activities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and leadership to ensure high-quality delivery aligned with our brand and business goals. You will play a dual role: managing and executing high-impact events (online and offline) and acting as the initial point of contact for incoming customer/prospect calls and website inquiries. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, customer-centric, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure all interactions — both at events and via digital touchpoints — leave a lasting, positive impression.
Key Responsibilities
- Event Management (60%)
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of events (physical, virtual, and hybrid).
- Develop and manage event budgets, timelines, and logistics.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, HR, leadership) to define event objectives and success metrics.
- Identify and coordinate with vendors, venues, agencies, and technology partners.
- Supervise event branding, collateral, giveaways, booth designs, and experience zones.
- Drive registration, participation, and post-event engagement using CRM and marketing automation tools.
- Ensure timely reporting, post-event analysis, social media promotions, and ROI measurement.
- Stay updated on event trends and technologies to drive innovation in event delivery.
- Marketing Operations & Digital Marketing (25%)
- Develop and implement scalable marketing operations processes to enhance campaign efficiency and reporting.
- Manage marketing automation workflows, CRM integrations, and lead scoring mechanisms.
- Oversee digital marketing initiatives related to event promotions, including email campaigns, PPC ads, and social media outreach.
- Optimize website landing pages, content, and event registration flows for improved user experience and conversion rates.
- Collaborate with SEO and content teams to enhance event visibility and organic reach.
- Track and report digital marketing performance metrics for continuous improvement.
- Customer Interaction & Reporting (15%)
- Attend all incoming prospect and customer calls/inquiries originating from the website.
- Qualify leads, provide basic information, and forward relevant details to sales or support teams.
- Maintain a structured log of all incoming interactions and prepare weekly reports for senior management.
- Coordinate closely with the sales and CRM teams to ensure smooth handover and follow-up.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in B2B event management, preferably in IT/Tech/Software domain
- Experience in customer service or lead handling is a plus
- Strong project management and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, Eventbrite, MS Office, and virtual event platforms
- Ability to travel domestically and occasionally internationally for event execution
- High attention to detail and problem-solving ability under pressure
Preferred Qualities
- A proactive communicator with a customer-first attitude
- Experience in handling both digital events and in-person activations
- Ability to work independently and report clearly to management
- Tech-savvy, with a keen interest in marketing automation and digital engagement
- Creative thinker with a passion for crafting unique event experiences
- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale events independently
- Prior experience working with CXOs and senior stakeholders
Location: Gurgaon - EMBI, Gurgaon, Haryana, India