Senior Manager, Events

WHO ARE WE?

A High Jewelry Maison with a strong heritage who promotes exceptional know-how in an enchanting and creative environment!
Our Maison is looking for talented individuals who contribute to developing and transmitting their expertise with care and no compromise.  
At Van Cleef & Arpels you will be surrounded by passionate experts and will contribute to many new projects which allows our Maison to regularly reinvent itself.

At Van Cleef & Arpels North America, we are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities.

ARE YOU A GOOD MATCH?

Do you have a passion for High Jewelry, Art & Culture?

Do you have experience with luxury products in your past?

Do you have strong attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment?

If so, we’d love to get to know you!

 

WHAT ARE OUR EXPECTATIONS? 

The Senior Manager, Events is responsible for communicating and implementing special event initiatives throughout North America.

In this role you will collaborate with corporate and retail teams to provide the highest level of support across all types of network activations while always ensuring the Maison's image and communications strategies are met.  You will manage all aspects of event planning from event conception/development, contracting/negotiating with vendor, and overseeing entire event production.

The ideal candidate must have experience in planning and implementing special large-scale events and/or proven background of project management. You thrive in high-pressure settings, have a great sense of urgency, are decisive and act with grace. You possess the expertise, passion and are always in search of excellence through the project planning process. You must have a strong understanding of luxury retail and can be agile, propose creative ideas, problem solve and prioritize workload in a high demand environment. And, have the ability and flexibility to travel up to 40% of the time including weekends.

  Conceptualize, develop, and manage execution of all large scope & special projects 

• Brief both internal and external partners on projects/initiatives
• Act as liaison between corporate, external partners, and retail teams
• Manage development process of creative concepts implementing feedback and modifications through the process
• Contract and manage multiple vendors and resources to execute approved plans
• Review and ensure all proper legal documentation related to each project is completed 
• Manage event details including but not limited to invitation creation, securing models, AV needs, shipping logistics, confirming catering, coordinating security, event budget, invoicing, process payment, and etc.
• Oversee the technical, engineering and production of the project
• Onsite event management

Build and nurture new and existing vendor relationships

• Contract, negotiate and secure preferred vendors and best rates with Richemont Procurement team by retail region
• Constantly identify and secure new vendors based on Maison/event needs and values

Supervise and guide team of direct report

• Develop and maintain an efficient team through transmission and performance management
• Lead an internal and external event team to produce top level events
• Inspire direct reports to embody the Maison’s values, standards and expectations – focusing on humility, respect and collaboration   

Plan and Monitor Event Strategy and Budget

• Build and maintain an active communication calendar of activities, events and ROI
• Oversee budget and tracking of larger project ensuring it respects project budget and Richemont standards  
• Forecast, plan and review Events yearly budget
• Submit, track, and monitor Events budget throughout the year
• Review and approve invoices
• Ensure direct reports budgets are aligned with BU plan
• Recap and apply best practices and learnings to enhance future projects

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7 plus years’ experience, preferably in all related areas of Visual Merchandising, Events, Advertising, Marketing, and Communications.
• Luxury experience a plus.
• Proven large-scale event production required.

MORE THAN A JOB...IT'S AN EXPERIENCE! 

If you are interested in joining the influential growth of the Maison with care, no compromise, and the drive to succeed then do not hesitate to enter the creative universe of Van Cleef & Arpels.  By joining the Maison, you will be part of a nurturing team focused on delivering excellence.

 

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS: 

Please complete an applicaton on the Richemont Career Site.

Interested candidates must have valid work authorization for the US.  Visa sponsorship for this position is not available.