The Events Manager at KREWE is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing retail sales across all events, including Retail Events, Archive Sales, and Corporate Gifting programs, in alignment with annual revenue objectives. This role brings the KREWE brand to life through high-impact events and experiences across markets, supporting operations at every stage of event production and activation. The manager will drive sales, train and supervise event staff, build client relationships, and maintain brand standards, requiring significant travel and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Execute and drive sales across all events, including 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

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of fashion trends and a keen interest in eyewear
3+ 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 70% travel and weekends

Benefits

Competitive wage
Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage
FSA Plan & HSA Program
401(K) Investment Options
Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Quarterly Cultural Spend
Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance
10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual
KREWE employee quarterly frame allowance (of course!)