Manager, Events & Experiences

Saks

$85K — $107K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of event management experience preferred.
  • Strong retail math skills essential.
  • Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities.
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs needed.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field strongly preferred.
  • Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary liaison between store marketing teams and vendors for events.
  • Drive innovation in in-store events inspired by culture and customer insights.
  • Align vendor event requests with store strategies and needs effectively.
  • Manage budgets, approvals, and ROI tracking for marketing initiatives.
  • Uphold and enhance Saks Brand Standards in all efforts.
  • Collaborate with VIP teams on exclusive events for top customers.
  • Support high-level events across the US and Canada as required.
  • Oversee event planning and marketing across Saks full-line stores.

Benefits

  • Part of a team focused on redefining the luxury retail experience.
  • Career advancement opportunities across various business areas.
  • Work culture promoting a healthy work/life balance.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental.
  • Generous associate discount offered.
Full Job Description
Salary Range $85,808 - $107,260*
Job Description:

Under the direction of the AVP, Events & Experiences (Stores), this role will support the company strategy by driving business through personalized customer experiences and events from a planning, budgeting, and corporate liaison perspective.

You Also Have:
  • Strong retail math acumen.
  • Demonstrated managerial and leadership skills.
  • Strong communication/negotiation skills.
  • Ability to develop strong relationships across all levels of organization.
  • Prerequisites
  • Ideal candidate will possess a minimum experience 3-5 years event-related experience
  • academic requirements/preferences
  • University or college degree
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Docs.
  • Travel required

As The Manager, Events & Experiences, You Will:
  • Act as the primary liaison between store-based Area Marketing Directors and Vendors/Merchants in the planning and execution of In-Store Events/Experiences
  • Becomes a voice of innovation and creativity in our approach with in-store events and experiences. Draws inspiration from culture, customers, and other industries.
  • Oversee and administer the tactical process of aligning merchant/vendor event requests with specific store strategies and needs
  • Own budgeting, funding approvals, expense forecasting, and ROI tracking for Store Marketing and Charity Budgets
  • Uphold, Enhance, and Audit the Saks Brand Standards in all that we do
  • Partner with the Saks Limitless Team (VIP customers) as needed on high-level Top Customer travel, events, experiences
  • Attend and support highest level events in the US and Canada as necessary
  • Manage the event concepting and planning process as well as client acquisition and retention efforts with the AMDs through strategic event marketing for all Saks full-line stores
  • Liaise with merchant team, vendor community and local store marketing team on creative development and execution of successful events
  • Ad hoc responsibilities as needed

Your Life and Career at SFA:
  • Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.
  • Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate
  • A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
  • Benefits package for all eligible full-time Associates (including medical, vision and dental)
  • An amazing Associate discount


Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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