Wedding Manager

Role & responsibilities :

1. Prepare the annual marketing Plan (proposed way forward) in alignment to Tourism Boards Strategy with dedicated focus on Weddings, Events and Celebrations

2. Ensure achievement of monthly / quarterly / annual targets and objectives defined for the Tourism Board.

3. Analyse business needs to identify new opportunities over and above the present core businesses

4. Develop new business relationships with Wedding Planners and agents to generate and negotiate deliverables/prices

5. Strategize with regards to alliances/partners to increase the brand awareness for the Tourism Board within the Wedding & Celebration space

6. Identify alliances/partners keeping in mind the opportunities at hand

7. In addition to the above the Team Member will also be responsible for the below:

• Complete responsibility of managing day to day activities for Tourism board with regards to promotions for Weddings & Celebrations.
• Actively meet Wedding planners, families/clients interested in Weddings, Events or celebrations.
• Generate leads for Weddings & Celebration groups
• Plan and execute innovative marketing strategies, joint promotions with Wedding planners & Travel Agents handling weddings and celebrations. Solicit participation from private sector partners in promoting the destination.
• Complete coordination with all departments at HO, discuss strategies, budgets, growth chart.

Preferred candidate profile:

Education: Minimum: Graduate / Postgraduate or Global equivalent

Experience: Minimum 5-8 years of relevant work experience

Experience in promoting destination weddings and Celebrations, good presentation skills. Very well connected with the Wedding industry.

Knowledge & Key Skills:

• Pro-active self-starter with ability to operate both individually and as part of a team.
• Good Business Acumen
• Excellent operational management skills