Job at Piaget - Dubai, Events Manager

Piaget - Dubai

Description
Reference Code: 34711
EVENTS MANAGER
Dubai, DU, AE
Permanent

Since 1874, Piaget has been committed to bringing the spirit of Luxury to life thanks to a constant quest for creativity, an unlimited innovation and a respect for excellence. All this being possible thanks to a fully integrated Manufacture mastering watchmaking and high jewelry know-how.

Piaget excels in everything that is rare, precious and exceptional.

Always do better than necessary: the Piaget founder’s motto still remains the guiding principle for all our colleagues across the world who, every day, make Piaget grow with passion.

We are looking for an experienced Event Manager to oversee and organize events that will make an impact to a target audience. Reporting to the Marketing and Communication Director in a dynamic and creative team, you will ensure events are successful with an elevated customer experience, paying attention to details, brand guidelines, budget and time constraints.

MAIN PURPOSE
Key contributor to develop, manage and execute the events strategy and the boutique activations to support the business objectives and the growth of Piaget in the Middle East, Africa & India.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define the Event Strategy and Plan for Piaget Watches and Jewellery in the region
• Develop and implement the calendar strategy of regional events aligned with product launch plan
• Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and sales objectives
• Liaise with retail and supply chain departments
• Lead the pillar statement events of the year
• Prepare the event brief in coordination with HQ guidelines
• Be the key contact of all stakeholders: headquarter, agency, partners, VM, CRM
• Choose the Event Management Company (EMC’s)/suppliers who will pitch for the event (brainstorm with the team)
• Ensure best resources are selected keeping the highest quality as per Piaget standards
• Source and coordinate all operations with vendors and suppliers
• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence
• Create and lead the customer journey
• Guarantee immersive customer experience aligned with brand DNA and guidelines
• Propose design, mood board aligned with product launch/event's theme
• Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success
• Site inspections/visits of the proposed venues aligned with Piaget standards
• Develop and implement gifting strategy aligned with client segmentation
• Coordinate with Marketing team the products requirements for the events to guarantee sales results
• Propose a series of boutique activations to guarantee clients' satisfaction upon retail team needs

Responsible of event production and implementation

• Distribute tasks to all necessary department (Marketing, Retail, Merchandising, Logistics…) ensuring objectives are clearly understood
• Plan, manage and coordinate the execution phase in collaboration with the production team of the agency as per the agreed theme, plan and renders
• Approve all technical riders, ensuring all requirements are met and quotes are within the allocated budgets in coordination with the Finance department
• Approve all aspects before the day of the event
• Ensure event is completely smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur
• Ensure all suppliers are on SAP with proper handling of requested PO’s and approvals
• Keep track of all expenses related to the event respecting the budget allocated
• Close follow up and control of day to day matters

Responsible of Events Follow-up

• Schedule and prepare post event promotion on social media in collaboration with the marketing team
• Measure results and ROI
• Follow up on budget landing.
• Make sure all invoices are received, approved and sent to the finance + coordinate all necessary invoicing between suppliers and Finance department
• Events presentation deck to be shared internally and with HQ
• Ensure all resources / accessories are back to warehouse

DIMENSIONS
Geographical area includes 8 countries: UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi) – Kuwait – Qatar – Bahrain – Lebanon – KSA – India and Africa.

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PROFILE

• 6 to 8 years of experience
• Proven experience as event manager and skilled in project management
• Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Excellent organizational skills
• A knack for problem-solving
• Customer-service orientation
• Excellent communication skills and relationship management with suppliers, vendors and other third parties.
• Team player with leadership skills
• Result Oriented
• Good understanding of the policies from the authorities

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