Manager – Operations (Events & Brand Activations)
Insync Marketing & Experiential Solutions • Mumbai, Maharashtra
About the Company Insync Marketing & Experiential Solutions is a leading agency in the events and brand activations space. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences and creating memorable moments for our clients. About the Role We are seeking a Manager – Operations who is ready for the next step up — someone who can own event projects end to end, lead a team on the ground, and be the person the client and the crew both look to when the show is live. Key Responsibilities Independently handle event projects with end-to-end planning and execution Own the full gamut of event operations — estimate preparation, vendor selection and negotiations Execute the client brief on ground exactly as per agreed deliverables Build event budgets, plans of action and timelines; drive creative supervision and quality control Assign roles and responsibilities across the team, take regular updates and keep the project on track Manage event-specific risk and troubleshoot problems before they reach the client Secure venues, conduct recces, plan costing, and manage setup, stage, décor and event flow Handle guest relations, promoters and day-of client queries so the event runs seamlessly Manage sound, light and AV vendors with hands-on technical understanding of each Operate the console and manage show flow independently Develop and manage relationships with internal and external suppliers Build a working policy for handling and analysing third-party costs and submissions to reduce overheads Own event budgeting and maintain event P&L Lead and manage a team; mentor junior members and hold them to delivery standards Manage day-to-day operations and back-office coordination alongside live projects Requirements Minimum 5+ years of experience in event operations, ideally with an events or brand activations agency Proven ability to run projects independently, from estimate to execution Strong technical knowledge of sound, light and AV; comfortable handling the console Sound commercial sense — budgeting, negotiation, cost control and P&L ownership Genuine team leadership ability, not just task management High on integrity and values Graduate / Post Graduate in any field Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Location & Work Mode On-site role based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
