Events Manager - NYC

F. Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers“celebrate the feeling of home”.Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is the people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:

• Preserve Our Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage
• Practice Adaptability
• Embrace Collaboration

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is a part of F. Schumacher & Co.

• Lead events across the brand and its regions, overseeing creative and logistical elements such as venue selection, event decoration, vendor management, etc.
• Work with Art Director and Creative Director to produce all invites for events as well as oversee send-out and RSVP management for all Events.
• Work with Event Director to coordinate all pre and post-event logistics while also serving as a liaison between Events team and internal regional teams.
• Attend and help lead all Events meetings (i.e. note-taking, meeting prep, post-meeting to do lists)
• Maintain relationships with local vendors, oversee all payments, and work with the Marketing Manager to properly code all spend and accurately stay on budget.
• Manage all internal Events Requests and advise with appropriate timing, location and aesthetic suggestions and alignment with our brand.
• Coordinate and help execute all needed design elements for events (tablecloths, napkins, place cards, menus, gifts, etc.) and maintain relationships with all external and internal vendors and teams.
• Keep a pulse on all local events and venues happening in said region as to avoid hosting events in the same places other brands and competitors use.
• Assist the Events Director in team management, including overseeing the Events Associate and Branding Intern.
• Travel and assist with day-of event set-up and breakdown for necessary larger out-of-town events.
• Help coordinate and manage all Certificates of Insurance, On-site Permits, Invoices, and Down Payments for all Vendors and Venues
• Assist Events Director in yearly coordination and overall organization of current and following year event requests.
• Export bi-weekly calendars and assist in communicating Events updates/changes to Creative Director and assist Events Director in keeping all teams updated, aware and notified of changes

• 4-6 years of experience in event planning or production, ideally within luxury, design, fashion, jewelry, or art brands.
• Proven track record of independently managing events end to end, from concept and venue selection through day-of execution and breakdown.
• Strong vendor management skills.
• Experience managing event budgets and tracking spend accurately against approved plans.
• A sharp eye for aesthetics and detail. 
• Interest in interior design, with a finger on the pulse for current trends. 
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple events across regions at once.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence serving as a liaison between creative, regional, and executive teams.
• Ability to travel occasionally for out-of-town events.