Kering Eyewear Junior Trade Events Manager
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Eyewear & Vision Care
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
About Kering Eyewear
Kering Eyewear is the global eyewear house within the Kering Group, designing, manufacturing and distributing premium and luxury eyewear for a portfolio of maisons and proprietary brands. The division combines creative partnerships, industrial know‑how and an increasing focus on sustainability to support iconic fashion and luxury names worldwide. As part of Kering, the business benefits from the group’s emphasis on creative excellence and responsible luxury.
Kering Eyewear seeks a Junior Trade Events Manager in Milan to plan and execute trade shows, partner events and vendor logistics.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design and execute commercial events and channel trade shows to present collections, including annual sales kick‑off conventions.
- Coordinate the global commercial events plan and ensure local activations comply with corporate guidelines and brand standards.
- Develop and run brand experiential events to boost partner engagement and sell‑out, contributing to operational playbooks and best practices.
- Act as the primary contact for all organisational and logistical aspects before, during and after events.
- Manage the supplier network: source vendors, negotiate commercial terms and oversee service delivery against agreed standards.
- Oversee end‑to‑end logistics including venue selection, guest lists, agendas, invitations, catering, accommodation, transfers, samples and gifts.
- Collaborate with Corporate Image, Retail and Corporate Design on space design, setup and local event guidelines.
- Liaise with Legal for contract review and ensure compliance with regulations and safety requirements.
- Coordinate area event budgets with continuous cost monitoring; handle approvals, purchase orders, invoice checks and expense reconciliation.
- Produce post‑event reports, capture learnings and KPIs, track costs and outcomes, and disseminate insights to stakeholders.
- Monitor industry trade fairs and customer‑experience innovations to identify trends and opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, Event Management or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in event management or trade events, preferably within fashion, luxury, retail or agency environments.
- Fluent Italian and English; French is a plus.
- Proven competence in budgeting, cost control and financial reporting for events.
- Strong negotiation skills with a focus on supplier management and cost optimisation.
- Excellent organisational, problem‑solving and multitasking abilities with acute attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactive, autonomous and results‑driven mindset with the ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to travel frequently for events and trade shows.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years in event or trade show management, ideally within the fashion, luxury, retail or agency sectors, with hands‑on responsibility for commercial activations, vendor negotiation and budget oversight.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, Event Management or related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Culture
Kering Eyewear promotes professional development and internal mobility within the broader Kering Group, fostering leadership and continuous learning. The organisation values diversity and inclusion, encouraging employees from varied backgrounds to contribute creatively within a collaborative, high‑performance environment.
About Cerulean
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