Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.
Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.
MISSION
As Senior Manager Event & Experiential, you will lead the strategic development and execution of impactful consumer events that support brand positioning and strategy while maximizing budget efficiency. Your mission is to deliver best-in-class experiential activations that create memorable moments, foster brand love, and generate user-generated content (UGC). These events should drive trial, expand reach, and convert attendees into brand advocates, supporting our broader digital vision of shifting from paid media to owned and earned engagement.
Experiential initiatives are designed to enhance consumer journeys across all digital touchpoints and build vibrant brand communities through close collaboration with Brand Managers, PR & Advocacy, Media and Customer & Channel Managers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
* Strategic Event Planning: identify event concepts, formats, and target audiences aligned with brand strategy and business goals.
* Execution & Coordination: ensure seamless and effective execution of consumer events by connecting the dots amongst internal stakeholders and external partners, e.g. event agency, celebrities, influencer and trendsetters (in collaboration with Digital and PR), media partners (in collaboration with Media Manager)
* Campaign Monitoring: own KPI definition, tracking, and post-campaign analysis to evaluate activation performance and drive continuous improvement.
* Sponsorship Management: handle incoming sponsorship requests, assess strategic fit and feasibility, and lead execution of approved partnerships. Conduct post-event evaluations to measure impact and inform future decisions.
* POSM Management: oversee the planning and ordering of Point-of-Sale Materials (POSM) to support brand experiences, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and alignment with activation strategy.
* Internal Event Management: organize internal gatherings such as the Annual Kick-Off, Christmas Party, and other corporate events that foster team spirit and alignment.
QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
* Minimum 5-year experience in a similar role/event agency
* Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and German
* Influencing skills
* Ability to work in a dynamic context in a flexible way
* Project Management
* Excellent relationship building skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Positive approach and can do attitude;
* Team player, capable of maintaining relationships with various stakeholders from diverse background
WHAT WE OFFER:
• 30 days of vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Remote work / Home office
• Gym membership subsidy
• Public transport job ticket
• Lunch vouchers
• Company pension plan
• Anniversary payments
• Special leave
• Comprehensive onboarding
• Discounted employee purchases & free product allocation
• This is a temporary role until 31th July 2027 to cover a paternity leave.
You want to be where things are happening? Welcome to #teamcampari!
We look forward to receiving your application, including your earliest possible start date as well as your salary expectations.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement. Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.
Note to applicants:
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