Associate General Manager - Commercial; Arena & Convention centre

Position: Associate General Manager - Commercial (Arena & Convention centre)
Responsibilities

Purpose:

Adani Airport City is developing Mixed Use Real Estate Airport Cities including Retail, Office, Hotels, Convention Centre and Arena across various cities – Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Guwahati spanning over 22 Mn. Sft in the initial Phases

Adani Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead for setting up Convention Center and experiential assets such as Arenas as part of our Airport City-side Developments in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Lucknow.

The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience in Real Estate strategy with a strong background of convention centers/Arenas, cultural centers strategy, planning, research & feasibility. They should be experienced in business modelling and analysis, with domain knowledge of hospitality/convention center/consulting, MICE market, with thorough understanding of convention centre planning, architecture planning and technical requirements. This position will report to the Head of Arena & Convention Centre.

Roles And Responsibilities

As the Lead - Convention Center, you will be responsible for:

Developing and executing a comprehensive business model for the Convention Center & Arenas, including convention centre planning, financial projections, market analysis, and risk assessment.
Leading the overall convention center & Arena product mix planning and guidance for design development including technical specifications.
Keeping abreast with the global and local trends on new technologies, business formats, evolving industry landscape, etc. and guiding the senior management for strategic decision making.
Responsible for lead generation and mar-comm initiatives for the convention center/Arena.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and sustainable practices within the Convention Center, aligning with Adani's commitment to environmental stewardship.
Overseeing the development of strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance the Convention Center's/ Arena value proposition and market positioning.
Collaborating with Design team and providing insights on architecture planning and technical requirements of the convention centers.
Reporting to senior management on key performance metrics, market trends, and opportunities for growth and diversification.

Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

12-15 years of experience in Events or related Real Estate development or planning

Education Qualification

Graduation in any business or real estate/hospitality field
MBA in Strategy/finance will be preferred

Certification Required

No specific certifications required.

Behavioural Skills

Exceptional leadership and decision-making capabilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic thinker with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability

Technical Skills

Proven expertise in business modelling and financial analysis
Comprehensive knowledge of MICE and Non-MICE event segments
Strong market research and analysis capabilities

Non-Negotiable Skills

Business modelling and analysis
Hospitality/convention center consulting and planning
Knowledge of architectural planning and technical requirements of a convention center/experiential assets

Conclusion

The Lead - Convention Center/Experiential Assets role at Adani Group offers an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and sustainable growth in the real estate development industry. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and shaping the future of convention center development, we encourage you to join our team and be a part of our journey towards creating sustainable and impactful developments.