Head of Events
- Mangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
Employment Type: Full-TimeAbout Coresight Research
Coresight Research is a global research and advisory firm specializing in retail and technology. We provide data-driven insights and strategic guidance to brands, retailers, technology companies, and investors to navigate the rapidly changing consumer landscape. Our thought leadership, proprietary research, and high-impact events drive innovation and collaboration across the industry.Role OverviewThe Head of Events at Coresight Research is responsible for leading the firm’s global events strategy and execution, including both in-person and digital formats. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with excellent organizational and execution skills who can operate in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.This role involves independently planning and executing a variety of events—including dinners, cocktail parties, webinars, LinkedIn Lives, and industry/client speaking engagements—as well as overseeing an events team.Key Responsibilities:1. Strategic Leadership
- Define and lead Coresight’s global event strategy in alignment with business goals.
- Collaborate closely with the executive, research, and sales teams to ensure event strategy supports broader company initiatives.
- Serve as a brand ambassador, ensuring all events reflect Coresight’s identity and standards.
- Design and execute Coresight’s proprietary and partner events, such as summits, executive dinners, webinars, and retail tours.
- Lead event planning end-to-end, including audience targeting, speaker management, vendor coordination, logistics, and post-event reporting.
- Develop reusable playbooks for different event types, using tools like JIRA or similar for
- Serve as the primary liaison for event sponsors, speakers, and stakeholders.
- Pitch and coordinate external speaking opportunities for the CEO and other senior leaders.
- Track key event metrics (e.g., participation, feedback) and apply learnings to improve future events.
- Manage event-related promotional efforts in collaboration with the social media and design teams.
- Develop presentations and panel questions as needed.
- Lead and mentor Events Operations Associates.
- Build and optimize workflows and documentation for scalable event execution.
- Ensure consistent quality and operational excellence across all events.
- Operate with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and willingness to lead both strategy and execution.
- Drive independent workstreams and take ownership of tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- 7–10+ years of experience in B2B event production and leadership (retail, consulting, or research industry preferred).
- Proven ability to lead end-to-end event planning and execution.
- Experience managing events teams and overseeing logistics, vendors, and production.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of event platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, LinkedIn Live) and CRM tools (HubSpot preferred).
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
- Bachelor’s degree required.