Job description
Role Overview
Events Executive (UAE National) at Hermès Paris, based in the UAE. This opportunity is exclusively available to UAE Nationals holding a valid family book, in alignment with the UAE Government's Emiratisation strategy.
Company Overview
Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house and creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837. The company employs nearly 25,185 people worldwide and operates over 300 stores around the world. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial anchoring that respects people and resources. Sixteen artisanal métiers feed the creativity of the house.
Role Purpose
Support the Event Manager in the successful execution and delivery of all types of events—including in-store métier animations and outside exhibitions—while maintaining budget discipline, brand compliance, and departmental objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Execution of Events
- Assist the Event Manager in updating and implementing the Event agenda.
- Deliver events on time and within budget set by the Event Manager at the beginning of each project, continuously keeping budget up to date.
- Ensure all events support departmental and business objectives and comply with brand guidelines, internal policies, agreed standards, legislation, and regulation.
- Maintain and follow up with suppliers for the execution of each project.
- Support sourcing appropriate suppliers and negotiating costs for specific projects.
- Deliver clear briefs to suppliers and supervise their activity to drive results.
- Manage responsibility for all types of events, including in-store métier animations and outside exhibitions.
- Proactively find solutions to issues arising during event planning and live phases.
- Travel on site to inspect ongoing arrangements, preparations, and changes needed to meet the needs of Hermès.
- Work closely with the finance and logistics departments on all matters related to events.
- Coordinate transversal actions with the commercial and retail departments when needed.
- Effectively collaborate with other communication departments (Press, Media, Client Communication) to ensure all teams are updated on plans and support each other to deliver the best results.
- Exchange directly with Paris HQ regarding operational matters and build a solid relationship.
Customer and Supplier Relations
- Build relationships with relevant external partners to create and optimise event opportunities.
- Ensure that customers or event attendees are totally satisfied.
- Develop and maintain a good understanding of the region and competitors.
- Stay informed and curious about the region's trends, locations, and creative scene to support adaptation of international events proposed by HQ.
Reporting
- Support the Event Manager as required with reporting on external events budget and activities.
- Report on event ROI and feedback after completion.