In Person and Events Specialist

KREWE•New Orleans, LA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The In Person and Events Specialist will execute and drive sales across all events, including In Store, Retail Events, Archive Sales, and Corporate Gifting programs. This role supports all phases of event execution, including sales, planning, operations, travel, client servicing, and administrative processes. The specialist is responsible for achieving and exceeding budgeted sales, profitability targets, and KPIs across all event channels. They will train, supervise, and collaborate with event staff to support event planning, merchandising, and execution. Serving as a KREWE Brand Ambassador, the specialist will build and maintain a strong external pipeline of clients and partners. This role requires maintaining visibility into all aspects of event operations while identifying opportunities to improve processes, and assisting in developing creative and innovative event concepts and activations. The specialist will build long-term, value-driven customer relationships that support sustained sales growth and maintain visual merchandising and brand standards at all times.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of fashion trends and a keen interest in eyewear
2+ years experience in successfully delivering sales results and supporting events
Born leader with a strong work ethic
Keen understanding of all aspects of event operations
Thrives in a goal-oriented working environment
Flexible and Can Pivot without
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
Must be able to physically lift 50lbs and activate events
Minimum 50% travel and weekends
New Orleans, LA based

Responsibilities

Execute and drive sales across all events, including In Store, Retail Events, Archive Sales, and Corporate Gifting programs
Support all phases of event execution, including sales, planning, operations, travel, client servicing, and administrative processes
Achieve and exceed budgeted sales, profitability targets and KPI’s across all event channels
Train, supervise, and collaborate with event staff to support event planning, merchandising, and execution
Serve as a KREWE Brand Ambassador, building and maintaining a strong external pipeline of clients and partners
Maintain visibility into all aspects of event operations while identifying opportunities to improve processes
Assist in developing creative and innovative event concepts and activations
Build long-term, value-driven customer relationships that support sustained sales growth
Maintain visual merchandising and brand standards at all times
Physically lift 50lbs and activate events