Event Operations Manager – Trade & Conventions

About Us

The Agra Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) was established in 1998 to promote footwear manufacturing and export within the periphery of Agra. AFMEC started organizing “MEET AT AGRA”, a yearly exhibition-cum-fair, in the year 2007 to promote AGRA as a destination where the footwear machinery manufacturers/suppliers and footwear components manufacturers/suppliers from across Asia/EUROPE/America etc. could come together at one place to showcase best of technology as well as latest products for the futuristic demand. AFMEC actively liaises with various Government Departments and Board Of Association, in close association with the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) and other authorities.

Job Description:

• Designation: Event Operations Manager – Trade & Conventions
• Department: Trade Fair & Convention Centre Department
• Location: Agra, Uttar Pradesh
• Salary Range: ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 per month
• Experience Required: 3–4 years
• Qualification: Graduate / Postgraduate
• Preferred Background: Exhibition and conference management experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to plan and execute trade fairs, exhibitions, and conventions.
• Develop detailed project timelines, schedules, and floor plans for each event.
• Coordinate venue bookings, layout planning, and infrastructure setup (staging, lighting, booths, etc.).
• Oversee logistics including transportation, material movement, accommodation, signage, security, and housekeeping.
• Develop and manage budgets for individual events, ensuring cost control and profitability.
• Allocate resources effectively to maximize efficiency and output without compromising quality.
• Ensure smooth operations during live events, addressing and resolving any real-time issues.
• Monitor guest experience, traffic flow, service delivery, and exhibitor satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, health regulations, and municipal permits.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage third-party service providers (AV, catering, fabricators, decorators, etc.).
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and operational plans for smooth execution.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person