Manager, Events & Experiences

Exemplar Luxury Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Saks Fifth Avenue in New York seeks a Manager, Events & Experiences to drive business through personalized customer experiences and major in-store events. You will plan, budget, and liaise with merchants and vendors to deliver luxury brand experiences across Saks full-line stores in the US and Canada.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years event-related experience in fashion or retail, strong financial analysis, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of event-related experience.
• University or college degree required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Docs.
• Ability to travel. Travel required.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between store Marketing Directors and Vendors/Merchants.
• Plan and execute In-Store Events/Experiences.
• Drive innovation in events by drawing inspiration from culture and customers.
• Oversee budgeting, funding approvals, expense forecasting, and ROI tracking.
• Audit and uphold Saks Brand Standards.
• Collaborate with VIP customers team on high-level experiences.
• Attend and support top events in the US and Canada.
• Lead concepting, planning, and client acquisition/retention with AMDs.

Skills

Business & financial analysis

Leadership & management

Negotiation & communication

Strategic planning

Problem solving & urgency

Retail math acumen

Relationship building

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Docs

Job description

Salary Range $85,808 - $107,260*

Job Description

What This Position is All About

Under the direction of the Director, Events & Experiences, this role will support the company strategy by driving business through personalized customer experiences and events from a planning, budgeting, and corporate liaison perspective.

Who You Are

• Strong business and financial analysis skills.
• Relevant event experience in fashion, entertainment or retail industries.
• Ability to manage several projects at one time in an organized and highly effective manner.
• Strong sense of urgency and an ability to problem solve are also critical.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans.

You Also Have

• Strong retail math acumen.
• Demonstrated managerial and leadership skills.
• Strong communication/negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop strong relationships across all levels of organization.
• Prerequisites
• Ideal candidate will possess a minimum experience 3-5 years event-related experience
• academic requirements/preferences
• University or college degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs.
• Travel required

As The Manager, Events & Experiences, You Will

• Act as the primary liaison between store-based Area Marketing Directors and Vendors/Merchants in the
• planning and execution of In-Store Events/Experiences
• Becomes a voice of innovation and creativity in our approach with in-store events and experiences. Draw
• inspiration from culture, customers, and other industries.
• Oversee and administer the tactical process of aligning merchant/vendor event requests with specific store
• strategies and needs
• Own budgeting, funding approvals, expense forecasting, and ROI tracking for Store Marketing and Charity
• Budgets
• Uphold, Enhance, and Audit the Saks Brand Standards in all that we do
• Partner with the Saks Limitless Team (VIP customers) as needed on high-level Top Customer travel, events,
• experiences
• Attend and support highest level events in the US and Canada as necessary
• Manage the event concepting and planning process as well as client acquisition and retention efforts with
• the AMDs through strategic event marketing for all Saks full-line stores
• Liaise with merchant team, vendor community and local store marketing team on creative development and
• execution of successful events
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Your Life And Career At SFA

• Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing Associate discount

Thank you for your interest in SFA. We look forward to reviewing your application.

SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SFA welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.