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Job Title - Deputy Manager - MICE Operations
Location - Bangalore (Indiranagar)
Salary - 8 to * LPA
Experience - 4 to 6 years
Job Purpose:
As our Deputy Manager you will lead 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
If interested, share your resume at or
Job Title - Deputy Manager - MICE Operations
Location - Bangalore (Indiranagar)
Salary - 8 to * LPA
Experience - 4 to 6 years
Job Purpose:
As our Deputy Manager you will lead 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
