Senior Events & Experiences Manager (Luxury Retail)

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

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.