Event Manager

Company Description XSPEED Racing is a motorsport-focused organization dedicated to delivering high-energy racing events and immersive fan experiences. Based in Chennai, the company collaborates with drivers, teams, sponsors, and partners to create safe, engaging, and professionally managed race events. XSPEED Racing emphasizes innovation in event design, fan engagement, and on-track entertainment. The team values collaboration, attention to detail, and continual improvement in operations and safety standards. Team members are encouraged to bring new ideas, take ownership of their work, and contribute to the growth of the racing community.

Role Description The Event Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing racing events and related activities for XSPEED Racing. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating event timelines, budgets, logistics, and vendor relationships; securing venues and necessary permits; and ensuring all safety, compliance, and operational standards are met. The role involves working closely with internal teams, race officials, sponsors, and suppliers to manage track setups, hospitality areas, signage, ticketing, and on-ground staffing. The Event Manager will oversee event marketing coordination, support fan engagement initiatives, manage event-day operations, handle on-site issue resolution, and prepare post-event reports and performance analyses.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and managing medium to large-scale events, preferably in sports, entertainment, or automotive domains.
• Strong skills in vendor and stakeholder management, including negotiation, coordination, and relationship building.
• Proficiency in event budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to oversee on-site operations, including logistics, staff coordination, and real-time problem solving under pressure.
• Familiarity with event marketing and promotions, including collaboration with marketing teams on campaigns and fan engagement activities.
• Knowledge of basic safety, compliance, and risk management considerations related to public and sporting events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Comfort working non-standard hours, including weekends and evenings, based on the event schedule.
• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Sports Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience with motorsport or automotive events is an advantage but not mandatory; passion for racing and live events is highly valued.