Events Specialist

About KREWE

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality,  individuality, and design.

In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans’ culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world’s most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that’s original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact. If this sounds like the right environment for you we invite you to apply below.

Job Summary
The Event Specialist is a team leader who excels at delivering results and luxury experiences. This position Supports, Assists, Executes and Delivers all events based on annual revenue budgets. The event specialist has a high attention to detail, is flexible, thrives in a fast paced environment, has an entrepreneurial mindset and loves to travel. The Event Specialist upholds KREWE’s core values and Code of Conduct at all times during work trips.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Events include sample sales, corporate giftings, external events and in store events.
• Assist with short and long-term planning for all events within approved budget, marketing plan
  and department objectives.
• Supports all phases of the event, including but not limited to sales, planning, servicing and
  administrative procedures.
• Delivers budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
• Trains, supervises, and works with event staff to solicit the planning, merchandising and
  execution of events.
• Drive the event support team to achieve sales and KPI results
  Act as brand ambassador to build external pipeline of customers and productions
• Aware of each piece of event business while looking to better processes.
• Assists in assembling creative and innovative event attractions
• Team player involved with building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.
• Maintain visual brand standards at all time

Qualifications & Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of fashion trends and a keen interest in eyewear
• 2+ 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
• 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
• Willing to travel and work weekends.
• Proficient in excel, POS software and sales reporting platforms
• Comfortable with heavy lifting
• Must be able to physically lift 50lbs and activate events
• Minimum 70% travel required

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wage
• Free KREWE frames (duh.)
• Spend your time in a truly "one of a kind" retail experience
• Employee incentive program

Employee referral bonuses

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.