KERING EYEWEAR Sponsored Events Manager

KERING EYEWEAR Sponsored Events Manager page is loaded KERING EYEWEAR Sponsored Events Manager Apply locations MILANO time type Full time posted on Posted 30 Days Ago job requisition id R114916 Summary About us Kering Eyewear is the world leader in Luxury and Hi-End Eyewear (Frames & Sunglasses), developing a unique ‘ensemble’ of powerful brands. We design, develop, manufacture and market to customers and consumers, the most desirable frames and sunglasses in two fast growing segments: Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle. Through our industry expertise, we empower our brands to go beyond their limits in this high potential business category, supporting their capacity to lead and innovate in Eyewear, to realize their artistic and financial potential, in the most imaginative and sustainable manner. Job Description Your Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sponsored Events Manager to join our dynamic team. As the Sponsored Events Manager, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events related to brand sponsorships for our rapidly expanding sunglasses brand. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape and enhance our brand presence through various sponsored events, mainly related to sport How you will contribute Event Planning and Execution: Take charge of planning, organizing, and executing sponsored events, ensuring flawless execution from start to finish. This includes logistics management, budgeting, vendor coordination, clients treatment, on-site event management. Sponsorship Activation: Develop innovative strategies to activate brand sponsorships, such as product displays, brand activations, experiential marketing initiatives, and exclusive experiences for attendees. Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with event organizers, industry influencers, and other stakeholders to secure beneficial partnerships and maximize brand exposure opportunities and be sure to exploit all the levers guaranteed by sponsorship agreements Brand Representation: Act as a brand ambassador at sponsored events, ensuring the brand’s values and messaging are effectively communicated. Collaborate with marketing and PR teams to align event activities with overall brand positioning. Performance Tracking and Reporting: Monitor and evaluate the success of sponsored events, tracking key metrics and providing comprehensive reports to measure the impact of each event on brand visibility, customer engagement, and return on investment. Budget Management: Manage budgets for sponsored events, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently. Monitor expenses and seek cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality event experiences. Industry Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging sponsorship opportunities within the related fields. Provide recommendations for new event sponsorships to maintain a competitive edge. Who you are Proven experience as an events manager or in a similar role, preferably within sport/ lifestyle Proven experience of sponsorship world in the fields of sport / music / lifestyle Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and meet deadlines Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal Creative thinker with a strategic mindset and the ability to execute innovative sponsorship activations Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with event organizers and stakeholders Proficiency in budget management and financial analysis Passion for sports, music, and lifestyle culture 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 . Job Type Regular Start Date 2023-09-04 Schedule Full time Organization KERING EYEWEAR S.P.A. About Kering A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”. In 2022, Kering had over 47,000 employees and revenue of €20.4 billion. Join us to shape the Luxury of tomorrow with us. J-18808-Ljbffr