Head of Experiential Marketing, Italy

Conde Nast; Milano; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global media company is seeking a Head of Experiential Marketing to lead high-profile branded events in Milan. You will manage a team, oversee event planning from concept to execution, and ensure alignment with brand integrity. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in event marketing, fluent in Italian and English, with strong management skills. This position offers an opportunity to shape the experiential marketing strategy across iconic brands.

Competenze

• Over 5 years of experience in event or experiential marketing.
• Professional working fluency in Italian and English.
• Strong experience with editorial-led and commercially sponsored events.

Mansioni

• Lead and scale event marketing efforts collaborating with internal teams.
• Manage the full event calendar ensuring brand integrity.
• Oversee budgeting, contracting, and on-site coordination of events.

Conoscenze

Event operations

Vendor management

Client coordination

Team management

Budget management

Formazione

Degree in Event Management, Marketing, or related fields

Descrizione del lavoro

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler / Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

Job Description

Location : Milano, MI

The Role

Condé Nast Italy is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Head of Experiential Marketing / Events Director to lead the development and execution of high-profile branded events and immersive experiences across our iconic brands — including Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, AD, Wired, Traveller, La Cucina Italiana.nBased in Milan, You will work closely with project managers and producers, act as the senior contact for key clients, and ensure that all events reflect the excellence and innovation Condé Nast is known for globally.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Event Leadership- Lead and scale Condé Nast’s Event & Experiential Marketing efforts in Italy, collaborating closely with editorial, brand, sales, and creative teams to align events with commercial and cultural goals- Manage the full event calendar, including multi-sponsor activations, brand experiences, content-driven summits, and editorial showcases, ensuring brand integrity and editorial alignment- Oversee all stages of event planning and delivery, including budgeting, contracting, supplier management, scheduling, on-site coordination, and post-event follow-up for physical, hybrid, and digital events- Ensure the smooth execution of events while supervising the preparation of event documentation such as offers, schedules, production timelines, and contracts

Client, Vendor & Stakeholder Management- Lead negotiations with sponsors, service providers, and third-party agencies to secure the best terms, pricing, and quality standards- Coordinate with multiple internal departments to ensure seamless delivery : editorial, social, production, design, legal, and finance- Build strong relationships with direct suppliers to avoid unnecessary intermediaries and mitigate price increases

Team Leadership & Process Optimization- Lead and manage a team of 7 people in the planning and execution of events- Establish best practices for event planning, production, reporting, and guest experience- Ensure quality control of all experiential deliverables — from visuals and on-site execution to staffing and guest flow

Reporting & Budget Management- Track and report on event KPIs, budget performance, and overall campaign outcomes- Optimize event budgets by managing costs efficiently and forecasting key cost items and operational phases- Support monthly reporting and contribute to annual budget planning for the CNCC experiential division

Primary Skills & Qualifications- A senior event or experiential marketing leader with 5+ years of experience, ideally within media, luxury, fashion, or lifestyle sectors- Professional working fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken)- A solid foundation in event operations, vendor and budget management, and client coordination- Strong experience handling both editorial-led and commercially sponsored events, including contract and proposal writing- A natural host and experienced communicator — confident in representing the brand internally and externally- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated, with strong team management skills.- Degree or formal training in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or related fields

What happens next?

• Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics._