Events Manager
BCD Travel
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Mumbai • India
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About the role
- The Events Manager is accountable but not limited to: Knowledge of Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) operations.
- Source destination, hotel and venue options that meet the goals and objectives of the client.
- Prepare and distribute Requests for Proposals (RFP); Perform contract and rate negotiations
- Build budget according to contracted rates, concessions, and approved agenda.
- Ensure accuracy of all programme-associated and client facing documents such as venue availability grids and programme budgets & proposals
- Negotiate hotel and venue contracts, utilizing and leveraging on Customer and BCD M&E preferred hotel agreements to meet client’s expectation of savings on meeting spend.
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and keep up to date engagements with individual clients’ processes and procedures
- Manage and maintain day-to-day industry and supplier relationships.
- Keep abreast of new destination options, well-priced seasonal destination options and “hot date” offerings.
- Coordinate site inspections with suppliers, client and program manager.
- Prepare appropriate site inspection material for clients.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in client management preferably within meetings and events industry
- Proficiency Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of accounting and payment process
- Events industry and destination knowledge
- Good analytical skills, general understanding of accounting, budget and profit and loss statements
- Strong organizational and coordination skills
- Strong client relationship and customer service
- Strong communication skills, including public speaking and client presentation.
Benefits
- Flexible Working
- Room to Grow
- Everyone has a voice
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Continued education support
- Diverse work locations
- Travel and hotel discounts
- Volunteer and sustainability opportunities
- Employee recognition program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Strategic Meetings Managementcontract negotiationsbudget managementRequests for Proposalsaccounting knowledgeprofit and loss statementsanalytical skillsMicrosoft Office
Soft Skills
organizational skillscoordination skillsclient relationship managementcustomer servicecommunication skillspublic speakingclient presentation skills