Events Specialist

About KREWE Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact. The Events Specialist supports and executes operations at every stage of event production and activation. Responsibilities & Duties: • Execute and drive sales across all events, including Retail Events, Archive Sales, and Corporate Gifting programs • Support all phases of event execution, including sales, planning, operations, travel, client servicing, and administrative processes • Achieve and exceed budgeted sales, profitability targets and KPI’s across all event channels • Train, supervise, and collaborate with event staff to support event planning, merchandising, and execution • Serve as a KREWE Brand Ambassador, building and maintaining a strong external pipeline of clients and partners • Maintain visibility into all aspects of event operations while identifying opportunities to improve processes • Assist in developing creative and innovative event concepts and activations • Build long-term, value-driven customer relationships that support sustained sales growth • Maintain visual merchandising and brand standards at all times Requirements • 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 • Flexible and Can Pivot without • 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 • Proficient in excel, POS software and sales reporting platforms • Must be able to physically lift 50lbs and activate events • Minimum 70% travel and weekends • New Orleans, LA based