Senior Events Manager

As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.JOB PURPOSEThe Senior Events Manager role covers the Americas (US, Brazil, Mexico, Canada) for both brand image events and client engagement events. The role reports to the VP of Marketing and Communications, Americas and has a strong relationship with both the Americas Client Engagement team and the Central Office Events team. The Senior Events Manager will work closely with the Central Office Events team to cascade the event format for each season and apply it to the region. RESPONSIBILITIESConceptualize, define and implement the regional events strategy, working with VP and Central office to create innovative concepts that are in line with luxury brand positioning. Strategize and develop operational workflow, lead staffing needs to ensure resources and support are in place, as well as lead any onsite execution (travel required) Foster and maintain relationships with vendors and event industry contacts Stay on the pulse of industry trends, informing senior leadership and influencing innovation across the events landscape PERSONAL PROFILE7-10 years of event experience preferably with luxury fashion brand Excellent communication talent – verbal and written with experience in a matrixed organization Detail-oriented with solid organizational and follow-through skills Sense of priority and agility Creative problem solver, motivated self-starter Capable of juggling multiple projects simultaneously with demonstrated adaptability to changes Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively of direct reports Team player, enthusiastic, professional MEASURES OF SUCCESSSolid, innovative, globally aligned luxury event strategy Budget management and allocation Consistent and elevated luxury experience and execution Implementation of central office formats, concepts and briefs Events team management and positive influence in meetings with other departments FOOTERBurberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.