Kering Eyewear Events Specialist

About Kering Eyewear

Kering Eyewear is the specialist eyewear division of Kering, created to bring design excellence, brand stewardship, and commercial agility to some of the world’s most desirable luxury houses. As an employer, the company offers a dynamic, international environment where craftsmanship, innovation, and a deep respect for brand identity converge. Its teams collaborate across design, product development, supply chain, marketing, and sales, supporting iconic maisons with precision and creativity. Kering Eyewear values entrepreneurial spirit, diversity, and responsible business practices, providing employees with the opportunity to shape a fast-growing luxury category within a global group committed to sustainability and long-term excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the direct manager in planning and executing corporate and sales events.
• Manage and negotiate with vendors, including space contractors, caterers and florists.
• Schedule sales campaigns and roadshows.
• Conduct scouting, site visits and research to inform event decisions.
• Coordinate all departments involved in event organization.
• Liaise with vendors on event-related matters, including arranging audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays and other event requirements.
• Coordinate event services, including participant accommodation and transportation, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special-needs requirements, printing and security.
• Review events and prepare follow-up reports, including financial details, for the direct manager and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and track expenses, providing the direct manager with a dashboard comparing actual spending against budget.
• Monitor and track payment processes, liaising with vendors and the internal A&R team.
• Represent Kering professionally at all times.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience organizing large-scale events.
• Experience in the luxury industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and PPT.
• Highly organized, able to multitask, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Customer-oriented approach.
• Willingness to travel across the US and Canada; availability to travel 60–70% of the time.
• Ability to work autonomously, with initiative and the ability to organize and manage one's own workload.
• Resourceful, focused on problem-solving and achieving results.
• Passionate and enthusiastic, with curiosity and an innovative spirit.
• Team player, willing and able to support other areas of the business as needed.
• Fluent in English and Italian.

Skills

Experience

At least 3 years organizing large-scale events.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 70,000 to USD 90,000 per annum.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; employee wellness program; short- and long-term disability; life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; paid paternity and maternity leave; paid holidays, sick time, vacation and bereavement; Employee Assistance Program; product discounts. Plans are subject to eligibility requirements.

Culture

Kering Eyewear offers a dynamic, international workplace where entrepreneurial spirit, design excellence, and a deep understanding of luxury come together. As part of the Kering Group, it fosters collaboration, innovation, and responsible growth, empowering teams to shape distinctive eyewear experiences for some of the world’s most prestigious brands.

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