Louis Vuitton Event Security Manager

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensure the overall safety and security of people, property, and information at internal and external events.
• Prepare, plan, and lead event security arrangements in France and internationally, including site visits, risk and threat assessments, and the definition of prevention and protection measures.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, working closely with business teams, production agencies, and service providers.
• Write instructions, briefings, and operational plans, and raise awareness among internal teams and service providers.
• Oversee event security and related operations, including setup and dismantling, logistics flows, storage areas, transfers of collections, artworks, or products, showrooms, and dinners.
• Design security, crowd-flow, screening, and access-control plans, and ensure the proper deployment and operation of related technical systems, including fire safety, intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, screening gates, and safes.
• Ensure the administrative, regulatory, and legal compliance of security arrangements and resources, in coordination with Louis Vuitton’s Legal and Insurance departments.
• Manage and oversee private security companies in France and internationally, including defining assignments and instructions; verifying authorizations, certifications, insurance, and regulatory documents; preparing emergency plans; sizing personnel and equipment; managing screening; and monitoring budgets with Procurement.
• Organize and oversee close-protection assignments and secure transfers related to events in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Liaise with relevant authorities and institutions, including law enforcement, emergency services, customs, prefectures, labor inspectorates, CNAPS, inspection bodies, safety commissions, and host venues.
• Manage incidents and sensitive situations, ensuring that emergency, evacuation, and crowd-management protocols are followed.
• Conduct post-event reviews and propose improvements.
• Maintain an active watch on technology and regulatory developments.
• Assess travel risks using the security and assistance provider’s systems and tools.
• Analyze risks associated with countries, regions, cities, and routes, and make recommendations tailored to each destination.
• Develop and share practical guidance, personalized recommendations, and destination-specific awareness initiatives.
• Coordinate traveler assistance during incidents or crises with regional security managers.
• Build and maintain relationships with the Directorate for International Cooperation (DCI) and embassy internal security attachés (ASI).

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience.
• Command of security and safety issues, ideally in events, as well as team coordination, service-provider management, risk management, crisis operations, and emergency procedures.
• Good knowledge of crowd-flow management and risk prevention.
• Expertise in country risk analysis and writing clear instructions.
• Ability to adapt to change and work in demanding environments.
• Ability to work in event settings and under pressure, make decisions quickly, exercise sound judgment, and communicate and coordinate effectively internally and externally.
• Integrity, thoroughness, and strict confidentiality.
• Fluency in French and English.

Skills

Experience

At least 10 years

Benefits

Personalized HR support throughout the career.

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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