Wedding Planner

Head Wedding Planning & Events

Chandigarh | Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role

Background Preferred/Eligible:

• Wedding Planning (Preferred)
• Hospitality / Hotel Management (Eligible)
• Client Servicing (Eligible)
• Tours & Travel (Eligible)
• Sales / Banquets (Eligible)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Wedding Planning & Execution

• End-to-end planning of multi-function weddings (Roka, Mehendi, Sangeet, Cocktail, Pheras, Reception)
• Design personalised concepts aligned with couple's vision, culture & budget
• Build event timelines, vendor briefings & day-of runsheets
• Venue walkthroughs, dcor approvals & on-ground supervision
• On-the-spot contingency management

2. Sales & Business Development

• Own wedding & banquet revenue targets for Tricity market
• Generate leads via networking, bridal expos & digital campaigns
• Prepare customised proposals & close deals with HNI clients
• Maintain pipeline of enquiries, follow-ups & bookings
• Build alliances with venues, travel agents & luxury brands

3. Vendor & Operations

• Source, negotiate & manage contracts with decorators, caterers, photographers & artists
• Maintain curated vendor network with quality benchmarks
• Coordinate with hotel banquet, F&B & housekeeping for integrated delivery
• Oversee guest rooms, transportation & group check-in for multi-day events

4. Team Leadership

• Build, mentor & manage team of coordinators & on-ground staff
• Set KPIs, conduct performance reviews & build culture of excellence
• Manage departmental budgets, vendor payments & P&L
• Maintain MIS reports, client records & post-event documentation

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Education:

• Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management, Event Management, Tourism or Hospitality preferred
• Certified Wedding/Event Planner (CWEP / AIEPD) preferred, not mandatory

Core Skills:

• Communication: Fluent English, Hindi & Punjabi
• Sales: Consultative selling & deal closure with HNI clients
• Ops: MS Office, CRM tools & event planning software
• Network: Established relationships with venues & vendors in Punjab & Haryana