About us:
"Those who work with us take part in the company’s life. Everybody knows that their work is an indispensable contribution to our shared growth "
– Brunello Cucinelli
Brunello Cucinelli, founded in 1978 by the eponymous designer and entrepreneur, is an Italian house operating in the absolute luxury sector, specializing in cashmere and the international informal luxury ready-to-wear sector. As a perfect blend of industry and craftsmanship, our products are designed to stand the test of time. The whole world is fascinated by the products of our country, by the careful selection of raw materials, and the search for the highest quality and creativity in every step of the production chain. Today, the Brunello Cucinelli company finds its true meaning and aesthetic pursuit in manual skills, craftsmanship and the exclusivity of its collections. They are the truest expression of humanity and of creativity and, as such, are fundamental to us.
Who you are:
The Marketing & Events Manager is vital to our brand and supports the Marketing Director in achieving business goals and operational objectives. The Marketing & Events Manager is responsible for supporting and implementing Marketing functions for North America.
What You’ll Do:
- In collaboration with the Marketing Director for North America develop and execute a commercial marketing strategy across the wholesale channel including but not limited to in-store events, VIC experiences, brand partnership opportunities, and digital and print co-op marketing.
- Partner with internal and external business partners to identify market specific opportunities and strategies for client activations.
- Cultivate, foster, and manage key relationships important to overall business growth, awareness and brand perception.
- Support and maintain North American Marketing calendar inclusive of events, trunk shows, VIP appointments, advertising, and creative asset development. Maintain joint events calendar across PR, retail, wholesale, and concession channels.
- Event Planning and Management, support with event planning including but not limited to requesting quotes from vendors, organizing event logistics, overseeing execution on-site, and compiling recap reports for North American corporate and Italian Headquarter offices.
- Support broader institutional marketing and communication initiatives including but not limited to showroom events and appointments, in-store events, and other brand events.
- Monitor seasonal print and digital co-op advertising campaigns for major and specialty accounts on a weekly basis. Report on seasonal programs including YOY program analysis, ROI, and KPI tracking. Assist in end-to-end planning and trafficking of seasonal creative content from pre- to post-production between internal teams and external partners.
- Support with budget forecasting and actualizing on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for finance functions in North American corporate and Italian Headquarter offices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required, Marketing or Communications degree preferred
- Approximately 4-5 years of Marketing experience, retail and/or luxury industry preferred
- Experience in strategizing, developing and delivering upon Marketing strategies to meet company objectives
- Possesses existing working relationships with Wholesale partners a plus
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with internal departments and external partners
- Proficient in MS Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlooks, Teams)
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop) a plus
- Ability to travel domestically on a seasonal basis
- Strong affinity for Brunello Cucinelli brand and philosophy
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively to deliver timely and impactful results
- Thrive on working collaboratively with team members across the company in a growing and entrepreneurial team environment
- Adaptable and comfortable with change. Ability to seek feedback and seek other points-of-view while maintaining confident direction
- Convey positive can-do attitude towards tackling problems
EEOC
Brunello Cucinelli is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As required by New York City salary transparency $100,000-$110,000. Various factors are considered when extending offers, such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Brunello Cucinelli offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.
