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Job Title: Assistant Manager – MICE Events

Experience: 5–7 Years
Industry: Event Management / MICE / Travel & Tourism / Hospitality / Advertising / Corporate Events
Location: Pune
Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary -  As per industry norms                                

About Us

Absolute Concepts Events & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. is one of Pune's leading event management companies specializing in Corporate Events, MICE, Conferences, Exhibitions, Incentive Travel, Destination Events, Product Launches, Employee Engagement Programs, and Experiential Marketing.

We are looking for an energetic, result-oriented, and client-focused Assistant Manager – MICE Events who can independently manage business development, client servicing, event operations, vendor coordination, and project execution while contributing towards business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Generate new corporate business opportunities for Domestic and International MICE events.
• Identify prospective clients through networking, references, LinkedIn, industry associations, and cold outreach.
• Develop relationships with corporate decision-makers, HR Heads, Admin Teams, Procurement Teams, Marketing Heads, and CXOs.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and requirement gathering.
• Prepare customized proposals, presentations, budgets, and commercial quotations.
• Negotiate commercial terms and successfully close deals.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and update CRM regularly.
• Upsell and cross-sell additional event and travel services.
• MICE Planning & Event Management
• Plan and execute domestic and international MICE programs.
• Handle Conferences, Incentive Tours, Dealer Meets, Annual Conferences, Leadership Summits, Rewards & Recognition Programs, Corporate Offsites, Team Building Activities, and Business Retreats.
• Coordinate with airlines, hotels, DMCs, transport partners, visa agencies, and local vendors.
• Develop detailed itineraries, rooming lists, transportation plans, event schedules, and contingency plans.
• Ensure seamless execution from enquiry to project closure.

Operations & Project Execution

• Manage complete project lifecycle from enquiry to execution.
• Coordinate with internal departments including Design, Production, Client Servicing, Finance, and Operations.
• Prepare project timelines and execution checklists.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed within deadlines.
• Monitor event quality standards and client expectations.
• Travel for site inspections and event execution whenever required.

Vendor Management

• Identify and onboard new vendors across destinations.
• Negotiate competitive pricing with hotels, venues, airlines, transport companies, production vendors, and activity partners.
• Manage vendor contracts and service quality.
• Build strategic partnerships with hospitality partners.

Travel & Tourism Coordination

• Coordinate hotel bookings, flights, transfers, visas, insurance, and destination logistics.
• Liaise with travel partners for corporate group travel.
• Stay updated with destination trends and tourism regulations.
• Suggest suitable destinations based on client objectives and budgets.

Required Skills

Business Development

• Corporate Sales
• B2B Sales
• Lead Generation
• Client Acquisition
• Account Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Proposal Writing
• Presentation Skills
• Revenue Generation

MICE Operations

• Domestic MICE
• International MICE
• Conferences
• Incentive Travel
• Dealer Meets
• Corporate Offsites
• Destination Events
• Event Logistics
• Vendor Management
• Travel Coordination
• Event Budgeting

Travel & Tourism

• Group Travel
• Hotels
• Airlines
• DMC Coordination
• Destination Planning
• Event Management
• Corporate Events
• Experiential Marketing
• Product Launches
• Conferences
• Exhibitions

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• MBA in Marketing or Tourism Management will be an added advantage.
• 5–7 years of experience in MICE, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Travel, Event Management, Destination Management, or Advertising.
• Proven experience in business development and client acquisition.
• Strong network within the corporate sector will be preferred.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with experience in any of the following industries will be preferred:

• Event Management Companies
• MICE Companies
• Destination Management Companies (DMC)
• Travel & Tourism
• Hospitality
• Hotels & Resorts
• Corporate Travel Management
• Advertising Agencies
• Experiential Marketing Agencies
• Exhibition Companies