Blancpain Events Manager
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Posted
- Mar 17, 2026
About Blancpain
Blancpain is a Swiss haute horlogerie Maison renowned for artisanal watchmaking, technical excellence and heritage. Part of the Swatch Group, Blancpain combines traditional craftsmanship with global distribution and a strong emphasis on brand stewardship and client experience.
Blancpain — Events Manager in Paudex, Switzerland. Lead global event strategy, HQ activations and local market guidelines to deliver consistent brand experiences.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and maintain global event guidelines, toolkits and activation packages to ensure consistent Blancpain brand positioning and guest experience across all markets.
- Drive and support local market implementation by advising markets, stimulating activation, and capitalizing on brand partnerships for local events.
- Own the global events roadmap, prioritizing initiatives in close alignment with Marketing and Commercial strategies and coordinating timelines across regions.
- Plan, oversee and execute flagship international HQ events (product launches, VIP activations, brand houses), ensuring operational excellence and brand coherence.
- Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholder engagement with PR, Communications, Sales, Export, Product and regional teams to align objectives and inputs for each event.
- Manage HQ event budgets, provide guidance on local budget allocation and monitor spend controls to optimize ROI.
- Define, track and report event KPIs (brand visibility, client engagement metrics, commercial impact) and deliver post‑event performance analyses.
- Lead, coach and develop the Events team at HQ and liaise with market event leads; select, brief and manage external agencies, vendors and production partners.
Qualifications
- Proven track record (typically 5+ years) in event management within luxury goods, hospitality or high‑end consumer brands with global scope.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional projects and to influence senior stakeholders across Marketing, Sales and Product teams.
- Strong budget management experience and a data‑driven approach to measuring event ROI and KPIs.
- Experience managing external agencies, vendors and complex production logistics.
- Excellent project management, organisational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and international timelines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Events Management or equivalent; relevant professional certifications are a plus.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive event management experience, including leadership of international or HQ‑led events within the luxury, watchmaking, hospitality or premium lifestyle sectors. Experience managing budgets, agencies and cross‑regional execution is required.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Events Management, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
Workplace
This position is based in Paudex, Vaud, Switzerland, within easy reach of Lausanne.
Culture
Blancpain cultivates a culture rooted in craftsmanship, precision and respect for horological heritage while operating with a global, modern mindset. The Maison places high value on discretion, collaboration across international teams and a commitment to exceptional client experiences.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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