Event Manager

Company Overview

KREWE is an independent high-fashion eyewear company inspired by the creativity and spirit of New Orleans, our hometown. Since launching in 2013 the brand has continued to grow and evolve with an extensive offering of unique, hand-crafted sun and optical frames designed in New Orleans and crafted with the utmost attention to detail. In addition to brick & mortar locations, “Tiny House” concept stores, and a robust ecommerce business the brand is also available at many notable retailers such as Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and shopbop. KREWE’s unique approach to eyewear has created a cult-following amongst consumers and influencers alike. Our frames have appeared in publications from GQ to VOGUE and on celebrities such as Beyonce, Gigi Hadid, Meghan Markle, Carrie Underwood, Hailey Bieber, Zayne Malik, Scott Disick, Adam Huber, among others.

As the business grows, we are seeking smart, creative, and experienced individuals to join our talented team! Key attributes and qualities we are looking for in candidates for all open roles: Entrepreneurial spirit, innovative and solution-oriented, adaptable and resilient, best-practices methodology, team-oriented with a lean-in attitude, highest standards for execution, and a high level of accountability.

Job Summary

The Event Manager is a team leader who excels at delivering results and luxury experiences. This position Supports, Assists, Leads, Executes and Delivers all events based on annual revenue budgets.  The Event Manager has a high attention to detail, is flexible, thrives in a fast paced environment, has an entrepreneurial mindset, problem solver and loves to travel. The Event Manager upholds KREWE’s core values and Code of Conduct at all times during work trips. 

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Events include sample sales, corporate giftings, local and remote pop-up events.
• Trains, manages, and works with event staff to solicit the planning, merchandising and execution of events.
• Assist short and long-term planning for all events within approved budget, marketing plan and department objectives.
• Supports all phases of the event, including but not limited to sales, planning, servicing and administrative procedures.
• Confidence to work in solo retail settings.
• Communicate and coordinate with third party vendors and contract workers.
• Delivers budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
• Leads and drives the event support team to achieve sales and KPI results
• Act as brand ambassador to build external pipeline of customers and productions
• Aware of each piece of event business while looking to better processes. 
• Assists in assembling creative, local grassroots efforts and innovative event attractions
• Team player involved with building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.
• Maintain visual brand standards at all times

Qualifications & Skills:

• NOLA based. 
• 80% travel required, including long term residencies.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• 2+ years experience in retail sales and management or event production. 
• Keen understanding and experience of event operations.
• Ability to activate/deactivate events including KREWE Tiny House & Ape 
• Comfortable with heavy lifting up to 50lbs.
• Advanced knowledge of fashion trends and a keen interest in eyewear
• Born leader with a strong work ethic
• Thrives in a goal-oriented working environment
• Proven history of exceeding expectations time and again
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• A knack for conversation and always presenting products in their best light
• Passion for providing a unique customer experience
• Able to handle high pressure situations and be able to problem solve on the go
• Ability to remain flexible throughout a collaborative retail experience
• Someone who shares our inquisitive nature, affinity for fashion and design, self-motivated, and good-work-requires-having-fun mentality
• Proficient in excel, POS software and sales reporting platforms

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wage
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Retirement plan available
• Parental leave policy
• Free KREWE frames (duh.)
• Spend your time in a truly "one of a kind" retail experience
• Quarterly cultural spend to encourage our get out, see the city, "do you" mentality
• Employee incentive program
• Ongoing educational allowance
• Employee referral bonuses

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.