Events Manager

đź“Ť Gurugram, Haryana


Who are we?
D2C Insider stands tall as the most extensive network of meticulously selected founders and CXOs from the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) ecosystem. Our journey began in 2019 with a humble WhatsApp group aimed at fostering idea exchange and growth assistance among members. Over time, we have evolved into a thriving community comprising 7,000 brands, 2,000 enablers, and 1,000 investors. We take immense pride in the fact that nearly 60% of D2C brands that pitch on Shark Tank are a part of our esteemed community. Our mission is to enable and accelerate the next wave of D2C startups through capital, mentorship, community, and opportunities to scale.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, manage, and execute community events, meetups, conferences, webinars, and networking sessions across India.
  • Own event operations: from conceptualization, venue/vendor sourcing, negotiation, and budgeting to execution.
  • Coordinate closely with internal teams (content, design, partnerships, marketing) to align on event goals.
  • Drive event marketing efforts (social, email, partnerships) to maximize turnout and buzz.
  • Ensure a premium and seamless experience for all attendees, speakers, and sponsors.
  • Build event calendars, manage timelines, vendor contracts, and on-ground logistics.
  • Create post-event reports capturing learnings, engagement, and performance metrics.
  • Innovate on new event formats and ideas to deepen community engagement.

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 1-3 years of event management experience (startup, D2C, or community-focused roles preferred).
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills - able to juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball.
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
  • Creative thinker who can balance structure with startup-style hustle.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • A passion for community building, events, and the fast-paced startup world.
  • Willingness to travel across cities for event execution.

Bonus Points
  • Experience running founder/VC-focused events.
  • Knowledge of event marketing tools 
  • A knack for creating WOW moments for communities

Why Join Us?
  • Work at the heart of India’s D2C ecosystem.
  • Build, create, and innovate without bureaucracy.
  • Opportunity to grow with a rapidly scaling startup.
  • Ownership, autonomy, and a fun, mission-driven culture.
  • Competitive compensation and tons of learning opportunities.