Events and Showroom Manager

Location MilanLombardyItaly
Type Full-Time
Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 1, 2026
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Kering Eyewear seeks an Events and Showroom Manager in Milan, Italy. Join a leading luxury group to manage global events and showrooms, requiring 7+ years of experience and fluency in English and Italian.

Overview

Kering Eyewear, a distinguished division of the global luxury conglomerate Kering, stands as a pivotal force in the luxury eyewear market. Renowned for its innovative design, development, and distribution of premium eyewear, Kering Eyewear boasts a prestigious portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga, among others. The company is committed to sustainability and excellence, consistently pushing the boundaries of creativity and quality in eyewear design.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Oversee the comprehensive management of global corporate and commercial events, serving as the primary contact for all organizational and logistical elements before, during, and after each event.
  • Manage and expand the supplier network, including identifying new partners, negotiating service quotations, and ensuring adherence to agreed standards.
  • Prepare and distribute follow-up reports for each event to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop and disseminate guidelines for the management and implementation of local events in collaboration with Trade Marketing and Retail & Corporate Design teams.
  • Support and monitor local events, including sales campaigns, ensuring alignment with established guidelines.
  • Supervise showroom management, ensuring all activities are executed correctly.
  • Establish the showroom event calendar and sales campaign schedule in coordination with various teams such as Global Samples Operations and Logistics.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Experience in the eyewear sector or managing hospitality for large organizations is advantageous.
  • Fluency in English and Italian.
  • Willingness to travel as required.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Exceptional organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and a strong focus on results and deadlines. Robust network of contacts and suppliers. Strong team player with the ability to coordinate different stakeholders and build strong relationships. Entrepreneurial autonomy and problem-solving capabilities.

Experience

A minimum of 7 years in event management or a related field, preferably within the luxury or eyewear sectors.

Benefits

Joining Kering Eyewear offers a unique opportunity to be part of a global luxury group experiencing significant growth. The company emphasizes talent development and internal mobility, fostering a stimulating and fulfilling work environment that encourages employees to reach their full potential.

Culture

Kering Eyewear promotes a culture of innovation, sustainability, and excellence. The company values leadership skills and provides a dynamic workplace where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their talents in a supportive and collaborative environment.