Event & Experience Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Cafeteria Plan

25 vacation days

Home-working allowance

Job summary

Olivia Garden is seeking an Event & Experience Manager to design and execute engaging brand activations and industry events in a hybrid Belgium-based role with travel.

You will lead end-to-end event programs, coordinate cross-functional teams, and build authentic relationships with hair professionals, ambassadors, and partners to drive business impact while translating brand identity into memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in events, brand activations, or experiential marketing.
• Fluent English required; French and/or additional European languages are a plus.
• Creative and structured with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and activate engaging brand experiences, trade show experiences, and community initiatives.
• Plan and execute events from concept to delivery, managing timelines, budgets, partners and logistics.
• Build authentic relationships with hair professionals, ambassadors and partners to drive business development.
• Track metrics and continuously improve future experiences through feedback and analysis.

Skills

Fluent English

Relationship building

Tools

Event tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Event & Experience Manager

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Belgium. Hybrid + Travel Required

Contract Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Experience Design & Activation: Design and bring to life engaging brand activations, trade show experiences, and community initiatives that translate Olivia Garden’s identity into memorable physical experiences with business impact.
• Event Planning & Execution: Coordinate events from concept to delivery — managing timelines, budgets, partners, stakeholders, logistics, and on-site execution to ensure smooth and high-quality experiences.
• Community & Business Connection: Build authentic relationships with hair professionals, ambassadors, and partners, ensuring every event serves as both a meaningful brand touchpoint and a business development opportunity.
• Content & Continuous Improvement: Spot storytelling opportunities during activations, collaborate on content amplification, track success metrics, and continuously improve future experiences through feedback and analysis.

What About You

• Creative & Structured: You combine creativity with strong organisation. You can transform ideas into concrete experiences while keeping timelines, details, and moving parts under control.
• Relationship & Energy Driven: You love being around people, build authentic connections naturally, and feel comfortable engaging with hair professionals, artists, ambassadors, and partners in dynamic environments.
• Business-Minded & Hands-On: You understand that great experiences should also create value. You connect aesthetics, community engagement, and business objectives with a practical, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience & Languages: You bring 7+ years of experience in events, brand activations, or experiential marketing. Experience in hairdressing, beauty, lifestyle, or creative industries is a strong plus. Fluent English required; French and/or additional European languages are a plus.

Our Offer

• Competitive compensation package + Cafeteria Plan
• 25 vacation days + home-working allowance
• A dynamic role with travel, variety, and field presence
• Real ownership in shaping memorable brand experiences
• Cross-functional collaboration in a creative and entrepreneurial environment

Interview Process

No endless loops — just meaningful conversations:

1. First interview with Silvia (HR)
2. Second round with Julien and Sebastian
3. Final round with leadership and other relevant team members

Apply

Apply now and help us turn Olivia Garden into unforgettable experiences for the professional hairdressing community.