Deputy Manager - MICE Operations (Event industry experience preferred)

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Job Title -

Deputy Manager - MICE Operations Location - Bangalore (Indiranagar) Salary - 8 to 9 LPA Experience - 4 to 6 years

Job Purpose: As our Deputy Manager you will l ead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and vendor partnerships for domestic and international MICE programs . The role focuses on securing optimal deals across hotels, venues, and travel services while ensuring quality standards, cost-efficiency, and seamless coordination for client and internal events.

Key Responsibilities / Accountability: •

Hotel & Venue Sourcing Strategy Identify, evaluate, and finalize properties (domestic and international) based on event briefs, budgets, and experience objectives. Build a robust database of hotels, venues, and DMCs. •

Vendor Negotiations & Commercial Closures Negotiate commercial rates, value additions, cancellation terms, and payment schedules to optimize margins for each program. •

Client & Internal Event Support Coordinate venue bookings and logistics for client-facing MICE events, internal offsites, annual meets, and company-wide travel. •

Contracting & Partner Relationship Management Manage end-to-end contracting with hotels, logistics agencies, and visa partners. Maintain long-term relationships to ensure priority service and preferential rates. •

Cost Planning & Budget Compliance Work closely with the finance team to estimate costs, track budgets, and ensure all bookingsstay within allocated limits while delivering premium experiences. •

Market Intelligence & Benchmarking Stay updated with hospitality trends, new properties, seasonal pricing, and industry updates to offer clients fresh, differentiated options. •

Documentation & Process Coordination Ensure all hotel and travel documentation, GST compliance, and commercial approvals are in place before execution.

Required Qualifications & Experience: • Graduate in Hospitality, Travel, or Event Management; MBA preferred • 5–7 years of relevant experience in hotel/venue sourcing, event logistics, or MICE operations • Strong network of domestic and international hotel chains, venue partners, and travel aggregators • Prior experience handling sourcing for largescale corporate events and incentive programs

Required Skills & Competencies: • Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills • Deep understanding of hotel contracts, rooming blocks, banquet coordination, and value add-ons • Strong communication and client coordination abilities • High commercial acumen and cost sensitivity • Organized, proactive, and process-driven • Willingness to travel (domestic and international) based on project needs • Strong team orientation and multitasking ability