Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) Looking For Manager- Memberships & Events, Bengaluru at Bengaluru, Karnataka, Full Time

The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI) is a not-for-profit bilateral Business Chamber that fosters and promotes mutually beneficial relations between India and France through channels of trade and industry. IFCCI is looking for Manager, Events & Membership at Bengaluru

A self-motivated, curious individual with a passion for communications, sales and business across industries who presents utmost professionalism.

Responsibilities include:

– Planning and Executing Events for Bengaluru

Create a momentum of regular events in Bengaluru (business, social networking, workshops) as discussed with regional heads. Ensure full event coordination from identifying speakers, sponsors, logistics to post event follow-up.

Create and build database of Indo-French contacts and companies in Bengaluru

Keep a tab on the business climate and constantly identify interesting trends, topics

Show curiosity and genuine interest in business across Industries and consistently build knowledge

Create and manage relationships with event related vendors

Manage the budget for each event as per the objectives assigned

Coordinate all (Pre, During and Post Event) communication on social media and website including taking notes for post event reports

Work with the supervision of the Regional Heads based in Bengaluru for the execution of above activities

– Managing Membership

Meet existing Mumbai-based members along with regional heads to understand their needs

Be in regular touch with IFCCI members in the region and develop relationships

-Membership acquisition:

Focused approach by identifying Indian and French corporates

Indian companies with a French business interest

Business Development: enroll new member companies for the chapter as per objectives

Follow-up on membership renewals and resignations

Expand the existing membership database contacts across functions and maintain CRM hygiene

Generate Annual Sponsorships / Committee sponsorships and retain existing ones

Coordinate the renewal of membership, acquisition of new members, renewal of resigned members for Southern Chapter along with Regional Heads

Work with the supervision of the Regional Heads based in Bengaluru for the execution of above activities – Relations with key partners

Engage with the State Government officials for organizing meetings with French investors

Develop relations with key French and Indian institutions

Develop relations with other key local associations based in Mumbai. Work with the supervision of the regional heads based in Bangalore for the execution of above activities

– Committees :

Drive and promote IFCCI committees in Bengaluru:

Plan quarterly events and meetings for the committee members

Manage relations with the leadership of the committees

Skills and Experience required:

– Graduate / Post-graduate in Marketing/International Business/ Communication

– Minimum 06 years of work experience in event organization/business development

– Excellent PR and communication skills

– Excellent organisation skills

– Multi-tasking skills

– Curious and interested in the Indo-French business landscape

– Team spirit

– Autonomous

– Attention to detail

– Excellent written and spoken English. French is an advantage but not mandatory

– Prior experience of consistent interactions with CXOs and Leadership level executives is an advantage

– Previous industry association experience is an advantage