Event Director, Luxury and Timepieces

RX Global; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being initiatives

Parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Job summary

RX Global is a global leader in events and exhibitions, delivering market-leading experiences for luxury brands and retailers across the jewelry and watch sectors. We seek an Event Director to own Luxury and Timepieces initiatives, shaping strategy, driving commercial growth, and ensuring exceptional attendee and exhibitor experiences.

The role leads cross-functional teams, builds industry relationships, and manages P&L, budgets, and program development from planning through post-event

Qualifications

• Experience leading a B2B event with commercial results and CX.
• Strong financial judgment: budgets, forecasts, P&L.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior customers and partners.
• Ability to set strategy and lead cross-functional delivery.
• Travel ability aligned with event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver Luxury/Timepieces strategy to drive growth, value, and market position.
• Grow Timepieces by attracting watch brands, expanding participation, and building relationships.
• Shape brand mix, education, networking and programming to deliver exhibitor/retailer value.
• Maintain Luxury standards for curation, hospitality, quality, and security.
• Identify new segments, programs, and experiences to fuel growth.
• Own events P&L, budgets, forecasts, reviews, and hotel block planning.
• Partner with sales, marketing, operations, registration, to set priorities and timelines.
• Build relationships with exhibitors, retailers, associations, and partners as market rep.

Skills

Strategic event leadership

B2B event management

P&L management

Relationship building

Cross-functional leadership

Travel willingness

Job description

Are you a strategic event leader who thrives on building exceptional customer experiences and delivering commercial growth?

Do you enjoy developing industry relationships, identifying new opportunities, and creating market-leading events that bring communities together?

About Our Team

RX connects the jewelry industry through events and year-round relationships that help businesses grow. Luxury is an invitation-only buying event for fine jewelry brands and retailers, while Timepieces is a growing watch destination alongside Luxury and JCK.

About The Role

We’re seeking a commercially minded Event Director to lead Luxury and grow Timepieces. This high-impact role owns event strategy, commercial performance, customer experience, and delivery from planning through post-event evaluation. You will shape the future of both events by building strong industry relationships, driving growth opportunities, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional experiences for exhibitors and retailers.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver the strategy for Luxury and Timepieces, supporting growth, customer value, and a distinctive market position.
• Grow Timepieces by attracting watch brands, expanding participation, building industry relationships, and creating a compelling destination.
• Shape the brand mix, education, networking, partnerships, and programming to deliver value for exhibitors and retailers.
• Maintain Luxury’s standards for curation, hospitality, quality, and security.
• Identify new segments, programs, services, and experiences that support growth.
• Own the events’ P&L, budgets, forecasts, performance reviews, and hotel block planning.
• Partner with sales, marketing, operations, registration, and other teams to deliver clear priorities, timelines, and accountability.
• Build relationships with exhibitors, retailers, associations, and strategic partners, serving as a visible market representative.

Requirements

• Experience leading and growing a B2B event, business, or product with accountability for commercial results and customer experience.
• Strong financial and commercial judgment, including budgets, forecasts, and P&L management.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior customers, industry partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to set strategy and lead delivery through cross-functional teams.
• Ability to use customer insight, market trends, and performance data to identify opportunities.
• Sound judgment, creativity, attention to detail, and comfort making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel and work hours aligned with event schedules.
• Experience in jewelry, watches, luxury, retail, or trade shows is preferred.

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

About The Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organizations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit http://www.rxglobal.com.

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $95,300 - $158,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.