IIT Madras Manager (Events) Recruitment 2026

IIT Madras is hiring 1 Manager (Events) for Shaastra Magazine on a contract basis. If you have an MBA degree with 6 to 8 years of experience in advertising and event marketing, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 6 September 2026. Salary is Rs. 1,00,000 per month.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Manager (Events) Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (ICSR), IIT Madras has released Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.160/2026 for 1 post of Manager, Shaastra Magazine, coordinated by Prof. Srikanth Vedantam, Department of Engineering Design. Shaastra Magazine is an IIT Madras publication looking for a results-oriented professional to lead its commercial growth through event sponsorships. This is initially a 1-year contract, extendable based on performance — a great opportunity if you have a strong sales and event marketing background and want to work with a prestigious science and technology publication.

As Manager (Events), you will own the complete sales lifecycle for event sponsorships — from lead generation and cold calling to high-stakes negotiations and closing deals. You will also ideate high-impact events like roundtables, summits and forums, pitch directly to senior management and CXO-level decision-makers, and lead the marketing and operational delivery of these events from concept to execution.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: MBA
• Experience: 6 to 8 years in Advertising and Event Marketing, preferably within a publishing house (Print/Television/Digital)
• Location: Preferably based in or willing to relocate to Chennai (exceptions possible for the right candidate)
• You should have a proven track record of meeting revenue targets, strong executive presence to pitch to senior/CXO-level decision-makers, and the ability to manage end-to-end event execution.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 1,00,000 per month.
• This is a contract position, initially for 1 year and extendable based on your performance.

Selection Process

IIT Madras will shortlist candidates based on your online application. The institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for test/interview based on qualifications and relevance of experience.

How to Apply

1. Go to icandsr.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.
2. Check for Advertisement No. ICSR/PR/Advt.160/2026 and select the Manager (Events) post.
3. Register with your active e-mail ID and fill in the online application form.
4. Submit your application online — it cannot be edited once submitted.
5. Take a printout of your submitted application; you will need it at the time of document verification/test/interview.

Only online applications are accepted. Hard copies should NOT be sent to the Institute.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 17 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 6 September 2026

• Own the complete sales lifecycle for event sponsorships, from lead generation to closing deals
• Pitch sponsorship opportunities directly to senior management and CXO-level decision-makers
• Ideate and plan high-impact events such as roundtables, summits and forums
• Lead end-to-end execution of events including vendor management and on-ground delivery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate sponsors and partners
• Track and meet revenue targets to drive Shaastra Magazine's commercial growth
• Coordinate with internal teams for marketing and operational delivery of events