Manager- PR, Events and Corporate Gifting /D2C

Department: Marketing / Brand & Communications
Designation: Manager PR, Conferences, Exhibitions & Corporate Gifting
Industry: Retail / Jewellery / D2C
Location: Mumbai

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented professional to manage PR activities, industry conferences, exhibitions, brand events, and corporate gifting initiatives.

The role will focus on strengthening brand visibility, building strategic relationships, executing impactful events, and ensuring consistent brand representation across all customer and business touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

• Public Relations (PR): Manage media relations, press releases, brand mentions, media outreach, PR agencies, and brand visibility initiatives.
• Conferences & Exhibitions: Identify relevant industry conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and networking opportunities; manage participation, stall planning, vendor coordination, and end-to-end execution.
• Event Management: Plan and execute brand events, launches, promotional activities, and corporate events within approved budgets and timelines.
• Corporate Gifting: Develop and execute corporate gifting strategies for clients, business partners, employees, and key stakeholders, including gift sourcing, customization, packaging, and timely delivery.
• Vendor & Agency Management: Coordinate with PR agencies, event partners, exhibition organizers, printers, gifting vendors, and other external stakeholders.
• Budget & ROI Management: Prepare budgets, negotiate commercial terms, track expenses, and evaluate campaign and event effectiveness.
• Brand Management: Ensure all PR communications, event collaterals, exhibition stalls, and gifting materials align with brand guidelines.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Retail Operations, and senior management to support business objectives.
• Reporting & Analysis: Maintain event calendars, PR coverage reports, vendor databases, gifting trackers, and post-event performance reports.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• MBA in Marketing, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Event Management, or a related field; relevant postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in PR, event management, exhibitions, conferences, and/or corporate gifting.
• Strong vendor negotiation, project management, budgeting, and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Power-Point for budgeting, tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver within deadlines.
• Experience in retail, jewellery, lifestyle, luxury, or D2C brands will be preferred.