Company Name: Louis Vuitton
Location: New York, NY
Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Louis Vuitton Americas is seeking a Senior Manager- Client Events. This leader will play a critical role in shaping and elevating the client experience across the Zone. This position is responsible for supporting the strategic development, coordination, and seamless execution of both in-store and out-of-store events, with a focus on High-End categories, including High Jewelry & High Watchmaking, Store Openings, special collaborations and key sporting partnerships.
Serving as a trusted partner to regional teams and cross functional stakeholders, the Senior Manager ensures that all events reflect Louis Vuitton’s exceptional savoir-faire and delivers meaningful business impact. The role requires advanced event expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to lead multiple high-stakes projects with autonomy and authority.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
EVENT STRATEGY & EXECUTION
- Oversee execution of in-store and out-of-store events across the Zone, ensuring all activations uphold brand guidelines and standards, focusing on events around High-End categories, including High Jewelry and High Watchmaking, Travel, Store Openings, special collaborations and projects.
- Support the planning, cross functional collaboration, and execution of tentpole high-end out-of-store events, including annual High Watch, High Jewelry and High-End programs, acting as the primary project lead and on-site contact.
- Propose innovative event formats, new concepts, and elevated guest experiences in partnership with the Senior Director of Client Events.
- Support in building and updating the annual regional activation calendar.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
- Partner with local and global cross-functional stakeholders—including Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Client Development, and Creative Services—to ensure alignment on messaging, priorities, and operational needs.
- Support Regional Client Events Managers, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and exceptional execution.
BUDGET MANAGEMENT & REPORTING
- Manage individual event budgets, forecasting needs, and ensuring responsible allocation of resources.
- Deliver monthly budget reporting and variance analysis to the Senior Director.
- Communicate monthly budget standings to regional teams and ensure budget compliance and accuracy across the Zone.
- Partner closely with Procurement to negotiate and follow compliance.
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
- Maintain flawless event execution standards, vendor management, and logistical oversight, consistently delivering elevated and polished experiences.
- Balance multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining calm, clarity, and precision. Ensure all events meet operational, legal, sustainability, and brand guidelines.
Profile
The ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in retail luxury event management, particularly within the High Jewelry, High Watchmaking, or similar luxury sectors, with a deep appreciation for bespoke client experiences.
- Strategic Planning & Vision: Ability to contribute to strategic event calendars and propose innovative formats that captivate and engage a discerning clientele.
- Operational Mastery: Proven ability to manage all logistical, vendor, and compliance aspects of complex events with meticulous precision.
- Collaborative Leadership: A natural leader and team player, adept at fostering productive relationships with cross-functional teams and regional partners to ensure cohesive execution.
- Financial Stewardship: Strong skills in budget development, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring optimal resource utilization and financial accountability.
- Proactive & Resilient: Thrives in a demanding environment, demonstrating proactive problem-solving, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously with grace and precision.
- Tech Savvy: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
- The candidate should also exhibit outstanding communication and influence skills, with the ability to present ideas effectively in both verbal and written formats.
- Flexibility to travel as needed and work evenings and weekends in support of events.
Salary Range
USD $140,000 – $150,000
