Event & Experience Manager

Olivia Garden Europe; Herstal; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + Cafeteria Plan

25 vacation days + home-working

Dynamic role with travel

Real ownership in shaping memorable品牌

Cross-functional collaboration in acre

Full salary transparency

Job summary

Olivia Garden Europe is seeking an Event & Experience Manager (M/F/X) based in Belgium with hybrid work and travel. You will design brand activations, manage events from concept to delivery, and build relationships with hair professionals and ambassadors.

You will collaborate with Growth Lead, Brand & Product, Distribution & Market Development, and Operations to turn experiences into business opportunities, while keeping timelines and budgets under control.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in events, brand activations or experiential marketing.
• Creativity backed by strong organisation.
• A people person’s energy: connect with hair professionals, artists and partners.
• A business-minded, hands-on approach: create value through experiences.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Experience design & activation: Create brand activations, trade show experiences and community initiatives that turn Olivia Garden’s identity into memorable moments with real business impact.

Skills

Creativity

Organization

People skills

Business mindset

Fluent English

Job description

Event & Experience Manager (M/F/X/)

Belgium, hybrid + travel

• Full-time
• Starting ASAP

Passionate about hairdressing, creative events and bringing a brand to life in the real world? This might just be your next role.

If you thrive in fast-moving environments, love turning ideas into unforgettable experiences, and know how to connect creativity with business impact, keep reading

Why this role exists

At Olivia Garden Europe, events aren’t just dates on a calendar. They’re chances to inspire, connect, glow and grow.

Why Olivia Garden Europe?

• At the heart of the hair industry. Hairdressers are at the centre of everything we do. You’ll join a brand rooted in professional beauty, where creativity, craftsmanship and community come together.
• B-Corp certified. We believe in responsible business for people, partners and the planet. Every experience you create contributes to a meaningful, values-driven brand presence.
• Creativity with business impact. This isn’t logistics for the sake of logistics. Every activation is designed to inspire our community and move the business forward.
• A JEDI-driven workplace. We’re building a diverse, equitable and inclusive team where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, and we hire on fit, merit and potential.

Your team

Creative, connected and fast-moving. You’ll be part of the Community & Communication team (Com2), where storytelling, engagement and brand expression come together.

You’ll also work closely with:

• The Growth Lead, your strategic partner
• The Brand & Product Team, to keep every activation on-brand and aligned
• The Distribution & Market Development Team, to turn experiences into business opportunities
• Operations & Vendor Management, your logistics and execution backbone

What you’ll own

• Experience design & activation: Create brand activations, trade show experiences and community initiatives that turn Olivia Garden’s identity into memorable moments with real business impact.
• Event planning & execution: Take events from concept to delivery, managing timelines, budgets, partners, logistics and everything on-site.
• Community & business connection: Build genuine relationships with hair professionals, ambassadors and partners, so every event is both a brand moment and a business opportunity.
• Content & continuous improvement: Spot storytelling moments, help amplify them, track what works, and make each experience better than the last.

What you bring

• 7+ years in events, brand activations or experiential marketing
• Creativity backed by strong organisation: you turn ideas into reality while keeping timelines, details and moving parts under control
• A people person’s energy: you connect naturally with hair professionals, artists, ambassadors and partners
• A business-minded, hands-on approach: you know great experiences should also create value
• Fluent English

Bonus points for

experience in hairdressing, beauty, lifestyle or creative industries, and French or other European languages.

What we offer

• Competitive salary + Cafeteria Plan
• 25 vacation days + home-working allowance
• A dynamic role with travel, variety and time in the field
• Real ownership in shaping memorable brand experiences
• Cross-functional collaboration in a creative, entrepreneurial environment
• Full salary transparency. We’ll never ask about your previous salary. Ask us anything about pay and conditions, and we’ll answer openly.

How we hire

No endless loops, just real conversations:

• A first chat with Silvia (HR)
• A deep dive with Julien and Sebastian
• A final round with leadership and the team