Event Manager (Sales and Marketing)

Company Description Magnolia Bakery began in 1996 on a charming corner in New York City's West Village, quickly becoming a destination for both locals and visitors drawn by its classic cakes, cookies, pies, and signature banana pudding. Its iconic red velvet cupcakes and beloved desserts helped transform the neighbourhood bakery into a globally admired brand. Over time, Magnolia Bakery expanded into new locations, published cookbooks, and became part of celebrations for important moments around the world. Despite its growth, the bakery remains committed to early mornings, late evenings, generous buttercream, and a mission to make today sweeter than yesterday. Magnolia Bakery India brings this heritage and spirit to guests locally, creating memorable experiences with every visit.

Role Description The Event Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Delhi/NCR, responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events that showcase Magnolia Bakery India's brand and products. This role involves managing the end-to-end event lifecycle, including concept development, budgeting, vendor coordination, logistics, and on-the-day execution. The Event Manager will work closely with the operations, marketing, and customer service teams to ensure events align with brand standards and deliver an exceptional guest experience. Daily tasks include coordinating with external partners, overseeing event setup, managing timelines, supervising staff on event days, and tracking post-event feedback and performance. The role also includes maintaining event calendars, preparing reports, and continuously improving event processes and offerings.

Qualifications

• Strong event planning and coordination skills, including experience managing timelines, budgets, and logistics for small and large-scale events.
• Proficiency in vendor and stakeholder management, with the ability to negotiate contracts, maintain relationships, and ensure reliable delivery of services.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with strong attention to detail and comfort handling multiple events and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and provide clear direction to staff during events.
• Customer-focused mindset, with experience creating memorable, guest-centric experiences and handling onsite issues calmly and professionally.
• Basic understanding of marketing and brand representation to ensure events reflect Magnolia Bakery's values, standards, and visual identity.
• Prior experience in hospitality, food & beverage, retail events, or similar industries is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the event schedule.