Events & Conventions Coordinator
Job Description
The Asia Group (TAG) is now accepting applications for an Events & Conventions Manager to join our New Delhi, India office with an expected start date in early July 2025.
About The Asia Group
The Asia Group is a premier strategic and business advisory firm that positions clients for success across the Indo-Pacific region. With our expansion in India, we are seeking an exceptional Events & Conventions Manager to join our New Delhi office. Our team combines diverse expertise across government and private sectors, emphasizing teamwork, creativity, and entrepreneurialism in a dynamic environment.
Position Overview
The Events & Conventions Manager will play a pivotal role in TAG India's operations, overseeing the end-to-end execution of events ranging from intimate office roundtables to major multi-day conferences across India and internationally. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage a team while working closely with consulting staff to deliver high-impact client engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Event Strategy & Management: Develop and execute comprehensive event plans for gatherings of all sizes; oversee venue selection, budget management, and vendor negotiations while maintaining TAG's premium standards
- Stakeholder Coordination: Build relationships with vendors, venues, and service providers across the region; coordinate effectively with government officials, corporate executives, and diplomatic personnel; manage a team of junior staff to ensure flawless execution
- Logistics & Operations: Create detailed event execution plans with timelines and contingency protocols; manage registration, participant communications, and international delegate requirements; coordinate speaker and VIP travel logistics
- Content Development: Collaborate with consulting teams to align event programming with strategic objectives; coordinate production of event materials; implement digital solutions for event enhancement, including hybrid participation options
- Post-Event Management: Oversee reporting, budget reconciliation, and outcomes assessment; maintain stakeholder relationships; conduct team debriefs to continuously improve execution
- May be assigned other special projects or duties according to business needs.
Job Requirements
- 6+ years of professional event management experience
- Proven leadership experience and exceptional organizational skills
- Outstanding communication abilities in English; Hindi proficiency advantageous
- Experience managing event budgets and vendor negotiations
- Proficiency with event management software and Microsoft Office suite
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure
- Willingness to travel (25%) and work extended hours during event periods
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent academic/practical experience related to event management, hospitality, Asia, communications, and/or business.
- International event management experience across other Asian markets
- Experience coordinating government, diplomatic, or high-level business events
- Knowledge of protocol considerations for senior officials
- Experience with digital/hybrid event formats
- Professional certification in event management
Job Benefits
We Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative environment with exposure to senior business and government leaders.
All qualified candidates should complete the application on our website. No calls or emails, please.
TAG is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. If you would like to discuss a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please call +1 (202) 350-3200 and leave a message for Human Resources.