Manager, Events, Bergdorf Goodman

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail.

YOU WILL BE:  

As the Manager, Events for Bergdorf Goodman, you will support the experiential strategy that elevates our luxury positioning. You will lead the full event lifecycle—from creative conceptualization through operational execution—blending trend-forward innovation with rigorous data-driven analysis, budget, and vendor management to deliver high-impact experiences. By collaborating cross-functionally across business and brand partners, you will ensure every activation and touchpoint consistently reinforces the Bergdorf Goodman brand identity and deepens client engagement.

YOU WILL DO:

• Manage the end-to-end event lifecycle from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and business goals.

• Lead experiential innovation by leveraging industry and lifestyle trends to develop high-impact event concepts that elevate the BG brand.

• Manage event production budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure flawless execution and return on investment.

• Oversee and provide on-site coordination for in-store events and activations, serving as the primary liaison for internal partners and external vendors. 

• Analyze event performance metrics and post-event reporting to inform future strategy and continuously raise the standard of execution.

• Cultivate and manage strategic brand relationships and talent, ensuring all activations meet high-touch luxury standards.

• Work cross-functionally with Visual, Store, and Private Client Relations teams to ensure event and experiential strategies are seamlessly integrated across all client touchpoints, maintaining consistency in execution and brand presentation.

• Work closely with the PR team to develop press materials, executive briefing documents, and event messaging that consistently reinforce brand identity

YOU WILL BRING:

• Bachelor's Degree with 5-7 years of event related experience

• In-Office/In-Person attendance 3-4 days per week or as needed dependent on events

• A change agent who is flexible, resilient, and able to thrive in a rapid paced environment

• Creative with a strategic and process driven mindset 

• Strong relationship building and influence skills with internal and external partners

• Budget management skills

• Key attributes: Resourceful, intuitive, strong communication, reliable, self motivated

• Strong sense of urgency and an ability to problem solve are also critical

• Excellent skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Google Suite

• Positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

• Ability to adapt to change and make last-minute revisions based on business needs and direction, while remaining calm under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

• Ability to adapt to change and make last-minute revisions based on business needs and direction, while remaining calm under pressure

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT BERGDORF GOODMAN:

Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation 

Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate 

Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

An amazing employee discount

BENEFITS:

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance). 

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.