Tory Burch Events & Special Projects Manager

BoF Careers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Executive coaching

Volunteer days

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Tory Burch in New York seeks an Events & Special Projects Manager to shape and execute the global event strategy across domestic and international markets, partnering with regional teams to drive brand impact.

This is a senior role reporting to the Global Events & Special Projects Senior Director and requires a collaborative, results‑oriented leader. You will collaborate across departments to ensure strategic, measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong project management and ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Excellent communication and vendor negotiation skills.
• Proven experience managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, development, and execution of high-impact events aligned with brand strategy and business goals.
• Partner with the Global Events Senior Director to manage production logistics and ensure flawless execution of key global events.
• Source, negotiate, and manage external vendors and production partners to meet deliverables on time, on budget, and within brand standards.
• Ideate and conceptualize innovative retail activations that drive customer engagement, acquisition, and sales; collaborate with Retail Marketing.
• Manage and update the events calendar, budget tracking, guest lists, run-of-shows, contracts, and related documentation and reporting.
• Oversee US store-led events process, vet invitations, partnerships, activations, and local women-focused initiatives.
• Own inventory management of the Events warehouse and readiness for initiatives.
• Manage and mentor the PR & Events Assistant.

Skills

Project management

Vendor negotiation

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory's design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company's guiding principle, expressed through Tory's collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive – everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You'll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth – you'll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you'll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role Is Tailor-Made For You Because:

The Events & Special Projects Manager will report to the Global Events & Special Projects Senior Director and play a key leadership role in shaping and executing the global event strategy across both domestic and international markets, in close collaboration with regional teams. This role is responsible for managing the planning and execution of brand and business-driving events including, but not limited to: PR/Media Events, Global New Store Openings, Wholesale and Retail Store Events, Global Brand Launches, Tory Burch Personal Appearances (International PAs), Business & Licensing Events, Tory Sport, and initiatives supporting the Tory Burch Foundation.

Key Responsibilities:

A Day in the Life:

• Project lead the end-to-end planning, development, and execution of high-impact events in alignment with overall brand strategy and business goals.
• Partner closely with the Global Events Senior Director to manage production logistics and ensure flawless execution of key global events.
• Source, negotiate, and manage external vendors and production partners, ensuring all deliverables are met on time, on budget, and within brand standards.
• Ideate and conceptualize innovative retail activations that drive customer engagement, acquisition, and sales; collaborate cross-functionally with the Retail Marketing team.
• Manage and update the events calendar, budget tracking, guest lists, run-of-shows, contracts, and all related documentation and reporting.
• Oversee US store-led events process, partnering with Retail Operations and Store Directors to ensure consistency with brand guidelines, including vetting and approving invitations, partnerships, activations, charitable and local women-focused partnerships.
• Own inventory management of the Events warehouse, ensuring accuracy and readiness for all upcoming initiatives.
• Manage and mentor the PR & Events Assistant, overseeing daily workflow, training, and development.

To Land This Role:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Events, Marketing, or Communications within the fashion or Media industry
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent communication and vendor negotiation skills
• Proven experience managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional stakeholders

Why You'll Want To Join Our Team:

Our Creative Services team is a passionate team of innovative designers, artists and storytellers working together to express, celebrate and protect our brand's image across all platforms globally while driving revenue and delivering a transformational customer experience. The team encompasses Public Relations & Communications, Editorial & Storytelling, Visual Merchandising, Creative Operations & Productions, Digital Studios, Digital Creative, and Branding & Photography. We pull out all the stops to ensure that Tory Burch shines in every channel and in every creative asset from our e-commerce sites, campaigns and social media to store windows, packaging, press, events, celebrity and influencer partnerships and so much more. If you're a creative who loves collaborating with incredible talent, come join us!

How We Work Together:

• Adaptable - We change before we have to
• Entrepreneurial - We own it
• Collaborative - There’s no "I" in Tory
• Client & Brand Focused - We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
• Live the Values - We show up for each other
• Functional Expertise - We’re constantly learning and growing

#TeamTory Values:

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Compensation Range:

The compensation range for this position is 100,000.00 USD - 130,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information:

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation:

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].