GUCCI Manager, Client Events

Role Mission

The Manager of Client Events is responsible for the end-to-end planning, operational execution, and performance reporting of Client Events across Gucci Americas, with a focus on festivities, store openings, and seasonal launch activations. In partnership with the Senior Manager of Client Events and cross-functional stakeholders, this role ensures flawless event execution, vendor management, budget oversight, client outreach support, and post-event analysis while delivering elevated client experiences aligned with Gucci brand standards and the business objectives across the Gucci Americas store network.

Key Accountabilities

Event Execution & Operations

• Execute event strategies and activation plans for festivities, store openings, and seasonal launches in alignment with Client Engagement objectives and business priorities.
• Manage end-to-end event planning and logistics, including run-of-show development, vendor management and coordination, visual tools and fixtures, gifting, staffing, and on-site execution.
• Develop and maintain master event timelines and project plans to ensure all milestones, deliverables, and deadlines are achieved.
• Conduct site visits and operational assessments to ensure readiness and brand standards are met.

Vendor & Budget Management

• Manage all event vendors and logistics end-to-end, including sourcing, onboarding, briefing, negotiation, execution oversight, and post-event evaluation.
• Prepare vendor contracts in partnership with Legal and support the contractual approval process in accordance with company policies.
• Manage individual event budgets, track expenditures, process invoices, reconcile costs, and ensure adherence to approved budget parameters.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies while maintaining luxury execution standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Retail Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Security, Retail Performance, Communications, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless 360° support for all event activations.
• Coordinate cross-functional deliverables and operational requirements to support successful event execution.
• Support regional Client Engagement teams and store teams with event toolkits and execution best practices.

Client Outreach & Store Support

• Provide stores with targeted client lists and outreach tools to drive attendance and engagement.
• Develop outreach materials utilizing global templates and guidelines while adapting content to local market needs.
• Create event toolkits to enable regional Client Engagement and store teams to execute events consistently and autonomously.

Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Track and analyze event performance against established objectives and KPIs.
• Develop comprehensive post-event recaps highlighting results, client engagement metrics, key learnings, opportunities, and recommendations.
• Communicate event outcomes and insights to regional and global stakeholders to support future event optimization.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an experiential marketing or event/production role within the luxury industry with a proven track record of success;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent relationships with top industry vendors and partners;
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint: Outlook; Fashion GPS;
• Deep understanding, knowledge and interest in fashion, culture, and art;
• Strong management, communication, and negotiation skills;
• Proven ability to mentor and develop team;
• Experience working with retail teams is a plus;
• Excellent analytical skills; with an ability to effectively troubleshoot and provide strategies and solutions;
• Creative, innovative, outside-the-box thinker;
• Team player who is adept at navigating and managing cross-functional teams and relationships;
• Ability to multi-task, anticipate project needs, prioritize deliverables, share crucial information, set, and manage deadlines;
• Domestic and international travel required.

Work Authorization

• Qualified candidates must have the proper work authorization to work in the United States

We are passionate makers and bold thought leaders. If you feel like us, grab this chance and be part of our community! "Gucci is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, disability, race, ethnicity, 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. 

Accessibility

Our Gucci community is committed to providing a culture of inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of the employee life cycle – starting with the candidate experience.  If you are   interested in becoming a Gucci Dream-maker and applying for employment and require a reasonable accommodation to assist with any part of the application and/or interview process, please contact us by email at accessibility.americas@gucci.com.  

When contacting us, please provide your contact information, the role you have applied to, and the nature of your accessibility issue. Please only send inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodations.

Salary Range – New York 

 For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, GUCCI includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. In addition, where a candidate falls within the disclosed range estimate may be dependent on the applicable geographic differential associated with the location in which the position may be filled.   

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $81,000 to $90, 000 USD.   

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