Manager. Education & Events

JOB SUMMARY

The Education and Events Manager helps to manage the operations for R+Co EDU, including business education, large scale events, and digital education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, budget and execute education events for R+Co, R+Co Bleu and R+Color.
• Manage all operations for Business Excursions, from pre-planning to on-site execution and postmortem.
• Scout venues and vendors for events around the country. Negotiate contracts and manage relationships.
• Work closely with the Creative and Marketing teams for all creative asset requests and to ensure event communication aligns with overall company priorities.
• Key holder of all event information and manage communication with Sales and Leadership.
• Understand Audio/Visual needs for each event and source appreciate vendors.
• Develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services to provide white-glove customer service for in-person and online education.
• Help to plan, calendarize and execute marketing plans for all events.
• Manage booking of assistants for sponsored fashion shows + provide onsite management of fashion shows.
• Continuously research digital platforms and best practices to help keep R+Co EDU as a leader in professional education.
• Frequent weekend work and travel required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS and/or 3-5 years’ experience in a post-secondary education environment or project management role
• Self-starter with 3-5 years of proven leadership experience working with varying levels of management
• Strategic thinking
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong leadership skills
• Team player
• Strong communication and relationship skills
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Calm and collected under pressure
• Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have a valid U.S. driver license and ability to rent a car
• Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and general comfort with new programs
• Ability to travel up to 50%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction.
• Sitting: Must be able to remain in the seated, stationary position throughout workday.

Luxury Brand Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to supporting the BIPOC community. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. Luxury Brand Partners will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and has a strict no-retaliation policy.

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