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Senior Event Coordinator
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Company Description Mercom India, a subsidiary of U.S.-based Mercom Capital Group, is a recognized leader in clean energy communications and consulting with a strong focus on renewable energy. The company plays an influential role in shaping India’s rapidly growing clean energy markets through trusted insights and industry expertise. Based in Bangalore (Bengaluru), Mercom India delivers in-depth research, timely news, and strategic communications services. The organization partners with clean energy companies across the Indian market, providing data-driven support and thought leadership to help accelerate the energy transition.
Role Description The Senior Event Coordinator is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, marketing, and commercial success of Mercom's conferences, summits, buyer-seller meets, executive roundtables, and webinars. The role takes ownership of delegate acquisition, event coordination, attendee engagement, vendor management, and on-site execution to ensure every event meets Mercom's standards for quality, attendance, and customer experience.
The position requires a highly organized, proactive individual who can manage multiple priorities, work independently, and ensure projects are executed on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Delegate Acquisition & Business Development
- Lead delegate acquisition campaigns through outbound calling, email marketing, WhatsApp, and industry outreach.
- Work closely with the Events and Sales teams to achieve registration, attendance, and ticket sales targets.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with industry associations, trade bodies, chambers of commerce, and business organizations in key cities to expand Mercom's delegate network, increase registrations and attendance, and establish a sustainable pipeline of qualified attendees for all Mercom events.
- Identify new delegate segments and outreach opportunities to continuously grow Mercom's attendee base.
- Monitor registration trends and proactively recommend initiatives to improve attendance and delegate engagement.
Event Planning & Coordination
- Coordinate the planning and execution of conferences, summits, buyer-seller meets, webinars, and executive roundtables.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestone trackers for assigned events.
- Coordinate with venues, hotels, vendors, exhibitors, sponsors, and service providers to ensure timely execution of all event deliverables.
- Support speaker coordination, attendee communication, registration management, and on-site event operations.
- Ensure all event logistics are completed accurately and on schedule.
Vendor & Logistics Management
- Coordinate venue logistics, hotel accommodations, transportation, audio-visual requirements, catering, branding, signage, and event production.
- Follow up with vendors and partners to ensure commitments, timelines, and quality standards are met.
- Identify operational risks early and resolve issues before they impact event execution.
Team Coordination
- Assist in coordinating the daily activities of the Events Team.
- Support Event Coordinators and team members by providing guidance on delegate outreach, registrations, and event coordination.
- Monitor assigned tasks and follow up to ensure deadlines are met.
- Promote accountability and timely execution across the team.
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Prepare registration, attendance, ticket sales, and event performance reports.
- Analyze delegate acquisition, attendance, and conversion metrics for each event.
- Recommend improvements to increase registrations, improve attendee engagement, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate event databases, trackers, and documentation.
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve event planning processes and customer experience.
Performance Expectations
- Meet and exceed delegate registration, attendance, and ticket sales targets.
- Deliver assigned events on time and to Mercom's quality standards.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified delegates through strategic partnerships and outreach.
- Ensure accurate reporting and effective coordination of all assigned event activities.
- Demonstrate initiative, ownership, professionalism, and strong attention to detail in all aspects of event execution.
Qualifications
Experience planning and managing conferences, seminars, exhibitions, or corporate events.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Experience in sponsor outreach, partnerships, and event-related sales.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple events.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management tools.
Experience in the renewable energy, clean energy, or B2B media industry is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Previous experience in a senior event coordination or event management role is preferred.
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Reporter
Posted 4 days ago
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Mercom India Private Limited is a clean energy communications and research firm in India. We are a subsidiary of US-based Mercom Capital Group, a leading clean energy communication and consulting firm recognized worldwide for its expertise in renewable energy.
MercomIndia.com is a news portal covering clean energy news and happenings in India.
Located in Bangalore, Mercom India has been providing communications services nationwide for clean energy organizations since early 2009.
Role Description
Mercom India is a well-known, respected research and communications firm focused on delivering critical information on renewable energy. With growing environmental issues and air pollution concerns, India is shifting from dirty fossil fuels to clean energy technologies. We are looking for a reporter who wants to be part of a dynamic online news portal (mercomindia.com) focused on renewable and clean technologies in India, who is excited to be part of the solution and change India's energy and environmental future. The ideal candidate will be expected to write, edit and proofread articles, blog posts, and press releases on renewable energy topics and market trends. We are looking to create the best resource for renewable energy news in India.
The ideal candidate will have experience covering energy or business stories in India and will be able to analyze data, news and trends, and develop original content. The candidate will report on the news on tight deadlines. The job will involve working with colleagues across India and abroad to ensure comprehensive market coverage.
The candidate will be responsible for breaking news, covering important stories about companies of all sizes, government policies, and technologies, and contributing multiple stories each week, all written in the right tone. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of news writing experience and be excited to be part of the dynamic sector of India’s renewable energy growth story.
· Write and publish multiple articles on a daily basis, ranging from quick to covering the latest on a breaking news event with photos
· Write daily and long-term stories, including reported pieces and detailed analysis for the news website and our weekly newsletter/reports
· Develop fresh angles and offer new insights for readers. Report news on tight deadlines, which includes making calls, asking tough questions, and aggressively pursuing a story when needed
· Call on various government agencies to get the appropriate information and news
· Stay on top of and follow up on current events coming out of the clean energy sector
· Must be able to develop sources/relationships to call on for quotes and information
· This position is based in Bangalore
Desired profile of the candidate:
· Must have superior writing and editing skills coupled with the demonstrated ability to present information concisely and clearly at an appropriate level of sophistication
· Must have strong interview skills, with an ability to extract relevant information about technical and complex topics and turn it into easy-to-understand written content
· Must be able to analyze data, news and trends, and write concise articles that are compelling and easy to understand
· Must be able to monitor and identify news on a daily basis and break news as often as possible
· Must be internet savvy and have the ability to carry out qualitative online research
· Experience in writing financial and technical articles, in American-style English writing a plus
· Journalistic and reporting background necessary
· Knowledge and familiarity with online publishing tools, WordPress, and HTML a plus
· The candidate should have an eagerness to learn and adapt to new situations and different environments
· Must be able to travel occasionally anywhere in India
· Should be a voracious reader of business news and current events
· Must be strong in ethical values and social conduct
· Must be an excellent fact checker and should have the ability to verify all the news items from various sources
· Must be proactive and able to work independently
· Must be organized, able to meet deadlines and juggle various tasks while at the same time maintaining a high level of attention to detail and sustaining overall quality
· Must be creative, flexible and willing to do what it takes to deliver a finished product
Salary is commensurate with experience. Please submit a resume with at least three to five stories
Qualifications
- Strong skills in Reporting and News Writing
- Proficiency in Writing and Communication, with excellent command of the English language
- Experience in creating and working with Multimedia content
- Ability to analyze and report on complex topics with accuracy and clarity
- Strong research skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment
- Degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred
- Familiarity with clean energy markets or prior experience in similar industries is a plus
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Event Coordinator
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Mercom India is located in Bangalore and is a subsidiary of U.S. based Mercom Capital Group. Mercom India provides research, news, and communications services for clean energy organizations in the Indian market.
Mercom Communications India is located in Bangalore and provides research, news, and communications services for clean energy organizations in the Indian market.
Role Description
This position will be responsible for planning, executing, and marketing Mercom events (virtual events, webinars, and physical conferences) from start to finish. Mercom will host virtual conferences and physical conferences.
We are looking for a candidate that is motivated, organized, and detail-oriented, is a self-starter, a problem solver and has a positive attitude, and someone who is a team player that will care about the brands we are creating.
Please go through our website – If this sounds like a good opportunity and you want to be part of a growing organization, please email us telling us why you would be a great candidate and include your resume.
Qualifications
· Excellent communication skills
· Must be extremely proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, GoTo Meeting, WebEx
· Experience in developing and implementing marketing campaigns
· Experience in driving sales initiatives, including the generation and conversion of leads
· Email marketing experience, preferably with Mailchimp
· Must have experience developing marketing collateral and presentations
· Knowledge of basic HTML and WordPress
· Must have sound English speaking, writing and editing skills – please do not apply is you cannot provide a writing sample showing your English writing proficiency
- Must have experience in managing virtual events & physical conferences
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