The Great Minds Group
Website:
gmevents.ae
Job details:
Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: INR 70,000 per month
Great Minds Event Management is looking for a motivated and experienced Event Operations Manager to join our growing team in Bangalore.
We are seeking an individual who takes ownership, thinks strategically, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership potential who is eager to grow into a leadership position and lead a high-performing operations team in the future.
As an Event Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning and execution of conferences, exhibitions, and executive boardroom events across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), Southeast Asia, and India, ensuring every event is delivered to the highest operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of conferences, exhibitions, and corporate events.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with venues, hotels, suppliers, and contractors to achieve the best commercial and operational outcomes.
- Develop event timelines, operational plans, floor plans, and logistics schedules.
- Manage speaker logistics, delegate services, exhibitor operations, and onsite event delivery.
- Monitor event budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
- Anticipate operational risks and implement proactive solutions to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to meet project timelines and operational objectives.
- Continuously improve operational processes, systems, and best practices.
- Demonstrate leadership by mentoring and supporting junior team members while contributing to the growth of the operations department.
What We're Looking For
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong project management and multitasking skills.
- A proactive problem solver who takes ownership and works independently.
- Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder relationship skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and cost-conscious decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Leadership potential with the ambition to progress into a senior management role.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing conferences, exhibitions, or large-scale corporate events.
- Proven experience negotiating with venues, hotels, and event suppliers.
- Strong budget management and cost-control experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise competing deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
Why Join Great Minds?
At Great Minds, we believe in developing future leaders. This role offers a genuine opportunity for career progression into a senior leadership position, where you will manage larger international events, mentor team members, and help shape the future of our event operations across the MENA, Southeast Asia, and India regions.
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional events and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to: jeanette@gmevents.ae
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