Part-Time Events Specialist

KREWE•New Orleans, LA

21d

About The Position

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

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
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
Willing to travel and work weekends.
Proficient in excel, POS software and sales reporting platforms
Comfortable with heavy lifting
Must be able to physically lift 50lbs and activate events
Minimum 70% travel required

Responsibilities

Events include Archive Sales, Corporate Giftings, Retail Events and In Store Events.
Lead the full sales cycle while partnering closely with retail teams to drive performance and exceed sales quotas.
Assist with 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.
Delivers budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
Trains, supervises, and works with event staff to solicit the planning, merchandising and execution of events.
Drive 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 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 time.