Event Director

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Event Director is responsible for all aspects of Event strategy for Hong Kong & Macau, including:
• Provide a long-term vision for Cartier’s events, 
• Ensure 360 cross-team collaboration for successful event implementation
• Ensure excellence in execution, as aligned with Cartier’s brand image
• Manage a team of 3 people

 
HIERARCHICAL REPORT

The Event Director reports to Marketing, Client & Communication Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• STRATEGIC PLANNING
  • Elaborate and  propose long-term event objectives & strategy, as part of the Market Annual Strategic Plan (incl. Commercial / Product-related events but also Image-related / Corporate events).
  • Translate centrally developed event strategy & concept to local context.
  • Ensure strong creativity & new-in market are integrated in all proposals.
• EVENT IMPLEMENTATION
  • Manage event development and organization (launch production, coordinate event calendar …).
  • Ensure all aspects of the events are delivered on time an on-budget.
  • Ensure high-quality and flawless execution.
• CROSS-TEAM PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • As project lead, coordinate with Marketing & Communication team members to ensure cohesive 360 alignment
  • When relevant, work closely with internal counterparts to get operational insights and ensure strong support for the events (Commercial departments, Boutique Managers and Sales Associates)
• TEAM & AGENCY MANAGEMENT 
  • Lead & manage the event team
  • Propose external agencies. Manage contractors portfolio. 
• MARKET INTELLIGENCE
  • Build on process for a sustained competitive intelligence & share the knowledge with all relevant departments. 

 
 
PROFILE

• Education :
  • University graduate
• Experience :
  • Min. 15 years of event experience, preferably with a global luxury company
  • Track record of managing sizeable Luxury event
  • 5 years in senior management with solid experience in leading a team 

• Specific Competencies :
  • Strong creative mindset, willing to embrace change and drive innovation
  • Good communication skills: ability influence and develop business relationships at all levels of an organization
  • Strong project management with experience in planning and delivering big size event projects 
  • Ability to work in highly complex environment
  • Strategic and result-driven with strong leadership skills
  • Strong Team player
  • High level of integrity 

• Languages :
  • English (fluent)
  • Cantonese (fluent)
  • Mandarin (desired)