(Temporary) Regional Events Manager, NY Position Available In New York, New York

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110273
(Temporary) Regional Events Manager, NY New York, NY, US Fixed Term Who are we? A High Jewelry Maison with a strong heritage who promotes exceptional know-how in an enchanting and creative environment. Our Maison is looking for talented individuals who contribute to developing and transmitting their expertise with care and no compromise. At Van Cleef & Arpels you will be surrounded by passionate experts and will contribute to many new projects which allows our Maison to regularly reinvent itself. At Van Cleef & Arpels, we are proud to hire talents from many different backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diverse perspectives foster creativity and knowledge to deliver excellence. Are you a good match? For this role, we are seeking a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and over five years of experience in managing events or hospitality within the Luxury or Jewelry sector. Excellent communication skills and a self-motivated attitude are essential. We are looking for a proactive, flexible, innovative, and passionate individual capable of anticipating the needs of both the boutique and the team. This candidate must have a proven ability to prioritize tasks while managing multiple projects concurrently. A keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills are crucial. This role requires the ability to travel 50% of the time, covering both domestic and international destinations, and the willingness to work outside of normal business hours. We are interested in individuals with the potential for future development within the Maison. The candidate should possess a strong working knowledge of the Windows environment, including Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with SAP is a plus, as well as proficiency in CAD, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. French language skills are also considered a plus. What are we expecting from you? The (Temporary) Regional Events Manager based in New York is responsible for communicating and implementing large-scale, high-end event communication initiatives throughout the Americas Region, with a focus on the New York and Northeast Regions. Projects include VVIP dinners, cocktails, evening conversations, and catering animations around key moments as well as support on large scale corporate initiatives and special projects taking place in the New York and Northeast regions. The role will also support events outside the NY/NE region when needed in order to maintain a consistent and manageable scope across the entire Regional Events Team. In this role, you will be responsible for the following: Play a significant role in planning all aspects of corporate and local strategic events at the boutique level such as VVIP dinners, luncheons, cocktail parties, evening conversations and special animations.
Build and maintain an active communication calendar of programs, events and ROI
Assist in the development of event concepts and implement from start to finish components including décor, catering, entertainment, models, animations, etc.
Incorporate feedback from all key internal stakeholders throughout the development process
On-site event management and execution
Manage production agencies and vendors to ensure execution is in line with the Maison’s guidelines, strategic objectives and budget
Contract and negotiate with vendors to ensure the best pricing and maximum performance
Collaboration with legal and procurement to ensure completion of all necessary documentation and adherence to compliance protocol
Develop network of trusted vendors and partners in key markets
Create and monitor budgets for network programs and maintain on a monthly basis
Gather, submit, review and approve invoices
Nurture relationships with Regional Directors and boutique leadership to ensure successful execution of events locally
Present event concepts and collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure that events are successful from a 360 standpoint
Compile event recaps and apply best practices and learnings to enhance future projects More than a role…we recruit for a career! By joining Van Cleef and Arpels, you will be part of a Maison where employee career development is at the heart of our ambition. Upon your arrival, you will be immersed in our enchanting world with trainings on our history, know-how and creations.

The recruitment process:

Please submit an application online. If your profile matches our search criteria, you will be contacted by the Talent Acquisition team for an interview. The recruitment process will consist of several interviews at various levels of the organization. Applicants must have valid work authorization for employment in the USA. Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Expected Salary Range- $52-$58/hourly •Duration of this role will be up to 1 year, with potential to extend.