The Senior Manager of Special Events and Brand Partnerships is responsible for collaborating with the Special Events Director to design and execute event programs, initiatives and unique brand partnerships for Gucci in North America.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Collaborate with the Special Events Director to conceptualize and execute a strategic events program which reinforces the communications objectives of the brand and considers the business goals of the region
Develop and leverage brand partnerships through events and activities that elevate the image of the brand, drive qualified traffic and support client acquisition and retention
Work synergistically across all teams in the Marketing and Communications department to develop activities which maximize resources and impact
Liaise with the Retail and Merchandising teams to understand specific objectives and priorities to support through retail event opportunities
Oversee local clienteling and donations programs to support local client cultivation and development
Manage annual budgets for all initiatives and activities
Liaise with the Central Office on event strategy, guidelines and reporting
Manage the Special Events Manager and Special Events Coordinator in daily responsibilities and event execution
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years working in an events or marketing-related position
Highly proficient in Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint: Outlook; Adobe Acrobat; Fashion GPS
Understanding, knowledge and interest in fashion, philanthropy, culture and art
Strength in management and negotiation skills
International and Domestic travel, when required
Strong written and oral skills
Detail-oriented
Positive, polished and focused professional team player
CORE COMPETENCIES
Analytical Thinking - Applies logic to solve problems and get the job done.
Collaborative Worker – A team player, skilled at bringing key internal or external partners together to achieve a common goal.
Creative Thinking - Ability to look outside the box and develop new strategies.
Ethics - Has personal and professional ethics and fosters a respectful workplace.
Excellent communication - Can express oneself in conversations and communicates effectively and professionally.
Flexibility - Ability to adapt to changes while keeping focus on goals and apply knowledge to new circumstances.
Management Skills - Financial and people management as well as the management of information on several levels.
Negotiations/Conflict Resolution – Can fairly and toughly work to come to an agreement and resolve differences while maintaining or strengthening work relationships and leveraging them to the fullest.
Problem Solving - Solves problems while ensuring rules and directives are followed.
Project Management - Can bring together all aspects of a project, such as resources or planning, that are needed to complete it efficiently and in a timely manner.
Time Management – Ability to prioritize and work on several projects simultaneously
