KERING EYEWEAR Senior PR & Events Specialist

We are currently seeking a Senior PR & Events Specialist, as part of our 'PR, Events and Brand Experience' team based out of New York city.

How you will contribute

• Support the direct manager in planning and executing all corporate and sales events
• Vendor management and negotiation (space contractors, catering, floral, etc)
• Scheduling for all sales campaigns within North America
• Conduct scouting, site visits and researches to help make decisions about events.
• Coordinate all the departments involved in the organization of the event.
• Serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters (i.e. arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs)
• Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
• Review and produce a follow-up reports on occurred events, including financial details, to be shared with the direct manager and other stakeholders
• Monitor and track expenses, providing the direct manager with a dashboard on actual spending vs budget
• Monitor and track payment processes, leasing with vendors and our internal A&R team
• Representative of the Kering brand at all times demonstrating professionalism

Who you are

• At least 3 yrs of experience in organizing large-scale events
• Experience in luxury industry
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and PPT
• Highly organized, and Multitasking, with deep attention to details and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Customer oriented
• Willingness to travel across US and Canada
• Able to work autonomously; self-starter with the ability to organize and manage own workload
• Resourceful, focused on problem-solving and achieving results
• Passionate and enthusiastic with a spirit of curiosity and innovation
• Team player, with an ability and willingness to support in other areas of the business as needed
• Availability to travel 60-70% of the time

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear adventure and and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Company in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering, and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required.

Pay Range for this role: $70,000 - $85,000.00 per year, including annual discretional bonus.

Salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to: job level, market location, internal equity, job-related skill set and know-how, experience, and/or individual performance.

You will also gain an amazing benefits package, including Health insurance coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee wellness program, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Life and Disability insurance, 401-k retirement savings plan with company match, Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time and Vacation, Paid Bereavement, Employee Assistance Program, Product Discounts. All plans are subject to eligibility requirements.