Win and deliver MICE, incentive, conference and destination-wedding events for Indian corporates and travel partners in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Hong Kong. Based in Pune.
About Explera DMC
Explera DMC is a premier Destination Management Company dedicated to delivering exceptional travel and event experiences worldwide. We operate with a global mindset while maintaining rigorous compliance standards.
Role overview
We are seeking an Event Manager in Pune to grow Explera's events business with Indian corporates, event agencies and travel partners. You will sell and deliver dealer meets, incentive trips, conferences, gala dinners and destination weddings in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Hong Kong, working with our own destination teams on the ground.
You will own each event from the first brief to the final invoice: concept, proposal and costing, venue and supplier selection, run-of-show, travel with the group and on-site delivery.
Key responsibilities
1. Business development
- Build relationships with HR, admin and marketing teams at corporates, and with event agencies and travel partners in Pune and nearby cities
- Respond to RFPs and briefs with creative concepts, and win events against other DMCs
2. Proposals & costing
- Prepare event proposals with venues, themes, entertainment, AV, F&B and logistics
- Cost each event with our destination teams and protect the agreed margin
3. Planning & delivery
- Plan run-of-show, rooming, transfers, stage, AV and decor with our destination teams and suppliers
- Travel with groups and manage the event on site, including evenings and weekends
- Handle changes and problems on the day calmly and quickly
4. Budget, close-out & reporting
- Track budgets, supplier payments and client billing, and close each event financially
- Collect client feedback, prepare post-event reports and turn events into repeat business
Requirements
- 4–10 years in MICE, corporate events, incentive travel or destination weddings, including events outside India
- A track record of winning and running events of 50–500 guests
- Strong proposal writing, costing and negotiation
- Fluent English and Hindi; confident presenting to senior clients
- Willing to travel abroad with groups, often at short notice (valid passport)
- Based in or able to relocate to Pune; valid right to work in India
Why join Explera DMC?
- Create signature events across Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Hong Kong
- Our own destination teams on the ground for every event
- Be part of a dynamic, growing DMC with a strong compliance culture
- Autonomy to own your role and drive process improvements
Skills and Languages
Languages
- English
- Fluent
- Hindi
- Fluent
Skills
- MICE
- Incentive travel
- Event management
- Destination weddings
- Event budgeting
- Vendor management
- Run of show
- Corporate client handling
Education
Graduate; event management or hospitality qualifications are a plus
Questions about this role
What does the Event Manager at Explera do?
Win and deliver MICE, incentive, conference and destination-wedding events for Indian corporates and travel partners in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Hong Kong. Based in Pune. Day to day, the role includes: build relationships with HR, admin and marketing teams at corporates, and with event agencies and travel partners in Pune and nearby cities; respond to RFPs and briefs with creative concepts, and win events against other DMCs; prepare event proposals with venues, themes, entertainment, AV, F&B and logistics.
Where is the Event Manager role based, and is it remote?
Location: Pune, India. Work mode: Hybrid. Employment: full-time. The role is with Explera Vacations Pvt Ltd, part of Explera Group, a B2B destination management company in Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, India and Hong Kong.
What experience and qualifications do I need?
Experience: 4–10 years. Education: Graduate; event management or hospitality qualifications are a plus. Languages: English (Fluent), Hindi (Fluent). Key requirement: 4–10 years in MICE, corporate events, incentive travel or destination weddings, including events outside India.
What is the salary for the Event Manager?
The salary is discussed at interview and confirmed in a written offer. The application form asks for your current and expected salary.
How do I apply for the Event Manager?
Apply online at https://career.expleradmc.com/jobs/event-manager-pune-inemp26/apply. The form takes about 10 minutes: your details, CV and the role's questionnaire, plus the documents it asks for (usually a recent photo, a photo ID and your highest education certificate). You can also email your CV to hr@expleradmc.com with the job title in the subject line.
What is the hiring process?
1. Apply (10 min): send your profile and resume in about 10 minutes. 2. Screening (within 5 days): a recruiter reviews your application and may call for a short chat. 3. Interview (1–2 rounds): meet the hiring manager and team, online or in the office. 4. Offer (within 1 week): a written offer with salary, benefits and start date. 5. Welcome (first 30 days): onboarding with your team, systems access and a buddy.
When does this job close?
Applications close on 12 November 2026. Apply early: we review applications as they arrive.
