Kendo Education and Corporate Events Manager

London • UK

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Kendo Holdings, Inc., a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler, operates under the auspices of LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's preeminent luxury group. Renowned for its creativity and innovation, Kendo collaborates with global Sephora channels and selective retailers, managing brands such as Ole Henriksen and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna. As part of the LVMH family, Kendo is committed to pioneering next-generation beauty products.

1. Oversee the timely delivery of training events from concept to execution.
2. Collaborate with global education partners to manage updates, product pipelines, and brand DNA.
3. Manage ordering processes and budgets for gratis, comps, and education NSV, coordinating with the marketing department.
4. Support administrative tasks related to incentives, allocations, and ad hoc requests.
5. Arrange travel logistics for artists attending education-related events.
6. Source and manage venues for training, workshops, and conferences.
7. Support field teams with product requests for content creation and meetings.
8. Work with marketing and senior management to forecast new product developments and allocations.
9. Organize external events with retailers to enhance brand engagement.

1. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

1. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
2. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
3. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
4. Effective time management and organizational skills.
5. Problem-solving abilities and diplomacy.
6. Budget management expertise.
7. Flexibility and a proactive approach.
8. Negotiation skills for securing favorable terms with venues and suppliers.

Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in event management or a similar field.

The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote and office work.

Kendo fosters a dynamic and innovative workplace culture, emphasizing creativity and collaboration. As part of the LVMH group, the company values diversity and encourages professional growth, offering employees the opportunity to work with leading brands in the beauty industry.