Director, Special EVents
Job in
Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06925, USA
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
24 Seven
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
Event Management & Planning, Marketing Communications
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Director, Special Events
Lead the strategy, development, and execution of a premium brand’s special events and experiential marketing portfolio. This senior leadership role will create immersive experiences that strengthen customer connections, elevate brand positioning, and deliver measurable business impact.
Job Location:
Westchester, Southern CT, Northern NJ or NYC
NO RELOCATION
Candidates must come from the Fashion or Beauty industries
What You’ll Do- Develop and execute an annual experiential marketing and events strategy aligned with campaigns, product launches, retail initiatives, partnerships, and community priorities.
- Lead high-profile events including consumer activations, retail openings, influencer experiences, press previews, wholesale events, executive engagements, and philanthropic initiatives.
- Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, PR, Creative, Social, Retail, Ecommerce, Merchandising, Wholesale, and Product teams to deliver integrated brand moments.
- Oversee end-to-end event production, including concepts, venues, logistics, staffing, hospitality, vendors, budgets, and post-event reporting.
- Establish KPIs for attendance, engagement, earned media, social impact, customer acquisition, brand sentiment, sales impact, and ROI.
- Build and mentor a high-performing events team while managing agencies, freelancers, and external partners.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in experiential marketing, special events, hospitality, brand activations, or related fields.
- Proven success delivering complex, multi-market event programs and high-impact experiential campaigns.
- Exceptional leadership, creative storytelling, project management, budgeting, negotiation, and operational skills.
- Strong network of production agencies, hospitality partners, venues, vendors, and creative collaborators.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and travel as needed—including occasional evenings and weekends.
401(k), commuter benefits, disability insurance, employee discount, wellness programs, and generous time off.
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