Bvlgari Senior Marketing and Communications Manager

About Bvlgari

Founded in Rome in 1884, Bvlgari is one of the world’s most distinctive luxury houses, celebrated for its bold Italian creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and mastery of jewellery, watches, accessories, fragrances, and hospitality. As an employer, Bvlgari offers a refined, international environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a culture of excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and client-centric elegance. The Maison values diverse expertise, from artisanal savoir-faire to retail leadership and corporate functions, and encourages professional growth within the wider LVMH ecosystem. Working at Bvlgari means joining a Roman-born brand with a global vision and an enduring passion for beauty.

Role & Responsibilities

• Implement the local annual marketing and communications plan, aligned with regional strategy, headquarters guidelines, and local business priorities, in coordination with the Regional Office and Country Brand Director.
• Develop and execute local press relations initiatives with the Regional PR & Brand team to secure appropriate media coverage and strengthen brand awareness and visibility.
• Manage the market’s marketing and communications budget with the Regional Office and Finance, including planning, allocation, tracking, and alignment with approved priorities.
• Partner with Regional Trade Marketing and Performance Events teams on initiatives that drive sales and strengthen client relationships.
• Define and execute promotional plans across all sales channels, managing projects and adapting marketing materials, including CRM and BTL, to local requirements and Regional and headquarters direction.
• Lead the planning and execution of local customer, press, and trade events in line with business priorities and in coordination with key stakeholders.
• Identify and implement sponsorship and branding activations aligned with brand strategy, local opportunities, and regional and headquarters direction.
• Monitor and share market trends, competitor activity, launches, and market-share insights to support local and regional decision-making.
• Provide regular updates to the Country Brand Director on priorities, initiatives, results, and budget status.
• Partner with the Regional Office on event concepts, planning, and approvals, ensuring alignment with headquarters guidelines, brand objectives, and local priorities.
• Lead local rollouts of regional or headquarters-led event concepts and contribute market-relevant ideas where appropriate.
• Oversee vendor selection and production of event materials, including invitations, menus, gifts, and collateral, following approval processes.
• Prepare post-event reports and ROI analyses, highlighting results, learnings, and recommendations.
• Ensure timely invoice processing and accurate budget tracking for marketing and event activities.
• Define the market co-op strategy with the BP Manager, aligned with regional priorities and local business objectives.
• Oversee co-op plan approvals, budget allocation, and execution with the Regional Office and relevant stakeholders.
• Track and report co-op activation results and ROI, sharing key outcomes with stakeholders.
• Work with the Regional Office and Finance on budget planning, allocation, control, and reforecasting.
• Monitor performance and maintain accurate budget files, providing visibility on year-to-date status and key updates.
• Recommend budget adjustments based on business priorities, ROI, and approved plans.
• Develop and execute PR and branding activities in line with regional strategy, headquarters guidelines, and local priorities.
• Recommend actions to strengthen brand positioning across visibility, communications, and digital and traditional channels.
• Ensure a consistent Bulgari brand image across local initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with press and KOLs.
• Manage social media coverage and liaise with influencers for local initiatives, following Regional guidance and approval processes.
• Support the development of PR reports for headquarters, providing timely, accurate, and relevant market feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or Business Administration required.
• MBA is a plus.
• Minimum 8–10 years of retail marketing experience, including CRM, Client Experience, Events, and Visual Merchandising.
• PR experience in the regions mentioned, particularly knowledge of the Mexican editorial market, including editorial negotiations, planning, influencer relationships, DMR/Editorial Link, production, dressing support, and control.
• Excellence and precision in managing and controlling budgets.
• Skilled in preparing presentations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with relevant luxury brands.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Professional proficiency in English required; additional language skills are a plus.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years; minimum 8–10 years of retail marketing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or Business Administration required; MBA is a plus.

Culture

Bvlgari fosters a dynamic, multicultural workplace where Italian heritage, Roman creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship shape every aspect of the employee experience. The Maison encourages entrepreneurship, collaboration, and a passion for excellence, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to a bold luxury vision across jewelry, watches, fragrances, accessories, and hospitality.

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