Senior Event Manager

Knowledge and Skill / Qualification Requirements

● 8+ years of experience in event management, preferably in the beauty, fashion, or lifestyle sectors.

● Proven experience in managing large-scale events from concept to execution.

● Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.

● Excellent project management skills with a keen eye for detail and quality.

● Ability to secure sponsorships and build partnerships to elevate event impact.

● Experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

● Passion for market research and a strong understanding of trends in beauty, fashion, and events.

Job Description

1. Building, Ideation, and Conceptualization of Events: - Lead the ideation, planning, and execution of high-impact events - Develop unique and marketable event properties (IPs) that strengthen brand positioning and engage key audiences.

2. PnL & Vendor Management: - Manage event budgets, ensuring a strong PnL focus to deliver cost-effective and high quality events. - Build and maintain a roster of top-tier vendors, including event management companies, decor experts, musicians, artists, and performers. - Negotiate with vendors to ensure optimized costs without compromising the quality of execution.

3. Event Quality & Brand Representation: - Deliver events that represent brand values, maintaining top-notch quality in every aspect from execution to guest experience.

4. Sponsorships, Buy-Ins & Partnerships: - Secure sponsorships and buy-ins from partner brands to support event initiatives. - Collaborate with venues and other partners to ensure smooth and successful events.

5. Cross-Team Collaboration: - Work closely with business teams across to align event objectives with overall business goals. - Ensure seamless coordination with internal stakeholders to deliver successful events and memorable experiences for partner brands.

6. Market Research & Trend Spotting: - Stay ahead of market trends in beauty, fashion, and events, and leverage insights to create relevant and innovative event experiences