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Event Executive - Job Description

Position: Event Executive
Experience Required: 4-5 years
Location: India
Department: Marketing/Corporate Services

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Event Executive to plan, coordinate, and execute corporate events, client engagements, and internal initiatives across JLL India operations. The ideal candidate brings proven event management expertise and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Execution

The Event Executive will conceptualize and deliver end-to-end event management for corporate conferences, client meetings, property launches, town halls, employee engagement activities, and industry networking events. This includes developing event concepts aligned with business objectives, creating detailed project plans with timelines and budgets, and coordinating all logistical elements from venue selection through post-event evaluation.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Responsibilities include identifying and negotiating with vendors including venues, caterers, AV suppliers, decorators, and entertainment providers. The role requires building strong relationships with internal stakeholders across business lines, managing multiple vendor contracts simultaneously, and ensuring quality standards are consistently met within budget parameters.

Budget & Financial Management

The position involves preparing detailed event budgets, tracking expenses against allocations, negotiating competitive rates with suppliers, and providing financial reporting and reconciliation for all events. Cost optimization while maintaining quality standards is essential.

Marketing & Communications Support

Collaboration with marketing teams on event promotion strategies, creation of event collateral and signage, coordination of digital and social media coverage, and management of event registrations and attendee communications are key components of this role.

On-Site Event Management

The Event Executive will oversee on-ground execution, manage event setup and breakdown, coordinate with vendors and support staff during events, handle real-time problem-solving and contingency management, and ensure seamless attendee experiences throughout.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

A Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or related field is required, along with 4-5 years of hands-on experience in corporate event management, preferably within real estate, professional services, or corporate sectors.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in event management software and tools, strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), budget management and financial tracking capabilities, and project management fundamentals are essential. Familiarity with virtual/hybrid event platforms is advantageous.

Core Competencies

The successful candidate demonstrates exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and regional languages, budget consciousness with cost management abilities, creative problem-solving under pressure, and keen attention to detail with quality focus.

Location:

On-site –Bengaluru, KA

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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