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About the Role
The Specialist, Events and Experiences supports the creation and execution of Saks Fifth Avenue's event strategy, aiming to maximize local market exposure and act as a liaison between the Merchant Team, vendors, and retail stores.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage events across all Saks Fifth Avenue doors, and conduct analysis and results review for future event recommendations.
- Assist with planning and execution of new store openings and major renovations.
- Support event planning and logistics, including store communication, creation/communication of turnkey event formats & event directives, budget, and recap process.
- Execute marquee events, including invitation development, décor design, and show production in all Saks full-line stores.
- Manage event budgets and seasonal vendor chargebacks for events for all Saks full-line stores.
- Assist with national initiatives, including focus weeks, brand launches, and holiday activations.
- Proactively analyze event results to refine and improve future events, developing business opportunities and maximizing sales.
- Perform ad hoc responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously in a highly organized and effective manner.
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to problem-solve using various approaches.
- Innovative, detail-oriented professional with strong planning, implementation, and execution skills.
- Strong partnership skills for internal and external communities to develop and execute event marketing programs.
- Creative and "out-of-the-box" thinker for developing new and unique event ideas.
- 3-4 years of relevant event experience in fashion, entertainment, or retail industries.
- Strong skills in Powerpoint, Word, Excel, and Google Docs.
Skills
- Powerpoint
- Word
- Excel
- Google Docs
- Planning
- Implementation
- Execution
- Partnership
- Problem-solving
- Organization
Location
- Multiple markets
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-4 years relevant event experience
Education Level
- 4-year college degree (Marketing, Business or Communications preferred) or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $64,469 - $80,586
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Associate discount
- Career advancement opportunities
About the Company
- Be a part of a team of disruptors focused on stores and redefining the luxury experience.
- A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance.
Equal Opportunity
- SFA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
- In addition to federal law requirements, SFA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
- SFA welcomes all applicants for this position.
- Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
- Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
- If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact candidatesupport@saks.com.