Manager I, Experiential Development – Resorts/Leisure/Bar, Co

Moët Hennessy, the Wines and Spirits Division of LVMH, regroups twenty-five Maisons, many of which have been around for centuries, while others are just starting their journey. Our vision is to lead the future of luxury Wines and Spirits from nature to communities.
Located in the most prestigious terroirs around the world, we have unique savoir-faire from winemaking to art de vivre, hospitality, and brick-and-clicks retail management to craft exceptional experiences for consumers.
Moët Hennessy is proud to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment for all. As an employer, Moët Hennessy offers unique journeys throughout its global ecosystem, opportunities to develop new skills and grow professionally.
Position/Purpose
Candidates must reside in the mountains in CO (in or around Aspen, CO).
Experiential Development Managers deliver the experiences that bring MH brands to life at the point of consumer contact. This role supports Resorts, Leisure & Bar Demand Creators by owning the execution of luxury experiences that elevate the perception of MHUSA's brands and generate pull from the customer and consumer. The role coordinates all production elements and works with third-party agencies to execute experiences within accounts, reporting outcomes and learnings to improve future activation effectiveness and inform MHUSA best practices within the subchannel. Experiential Development Managers are expected to always embody the values of MH & be the face of Moët Hennessy USA in customer and consumer-facing activations.
Execution In Accounts 

• Coordinate all execution elements, including engaging vendors and Brand Ambassadors, ordering POSM, briefing 3rd-party execution agencies , and managing invitee lists 
• Engage with Resorts, Leisure & Bar Demand Creators and customers to adapt activation details to accounts & manage executional logistics (e.g., printed materials, branded assets, brand visibility)  
• Provide subchannel and local market expertise (e.g., conduct surveys and collect data) to Key Account Managers to inform future activations  
• Execute activations (e.g., events, tastings, samplings, sponsored dinners, space takeovers) sold by Resorts, Leisure & Bar Demand Creators and designed by Program Development and/or Experiential Development Directors using brand materials and assets, ensuring activations are implemented in-line with brand standards and luxury guidelines
• Oversee 3rd-party setup of venue and day-of execution as needed  
• Report program/activation outcomes from Agencies to Resorts, Leisure & Bar Demand Creators Experiential Development Director

Internal Relationship Management  

• [External relationship] Confirm and oversee Distributor fulfillment of requested product on day of activation 
• Raising high-priority opportunities in market (regardless of subchannel) to Experiential Development Director, Trade program development manager, Trade Marketing, Resorts, Leisure & Bar Demand Creators
• Manage matrixed, collaborative internal relationships with functional leads and counterparts: 
• Close teaming and relationship-building with subchannel Experiential Development Director and Resorts, Leisure & Bar Demand Creators (s) in market to execute programs/experiences in accounts 

Key Metrics/Financial Targets

• On-target development of agreed-to programs (deadlines, commercial goals, customer goals, brand guidelines) 
• Resorts, Leisure & Bar Demand Creators & Experiential Development Directors feedback
• Quality of bespoke programs (e.g., adherence to Brand standards, MH luxury guidelines, consumer/trade feedback) 
• Customer satisfaction 

Job Dimensions

• Facilitate alignment and agreement across a variety of internal and external groups with potentially conflicting interests
• Manage collaborative internal relationships with Experiential development, Ambassadors, Demand Creators team

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree required 

Professional Experience  

• Sales and/or marketing experience, preferably in a luxury environment
• Activation and/or event coordination experience

 Capabilities 

• Excellent analytical ability; effectively interprets and applies syndicated data insights
• Refined communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of MHUSA portfolio and customer/consumer expectations relevant for subchannel
• Able to work with all levels of the organization and must be able to adapt to various work styles
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate and execute on multiple moving parts in an effective and timely manner
• Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions

Salary Range- $85K-$106K
External applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Moët Hennessy USA, Inc. considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.