Global Event Experience Manager - Contract Until May 2026

Ort: Canada

Bundesland/Region/Stadt: British Columbia

Stadt: Vancouver

Geschäftsbereich: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Zeittyp: Full-time

Beschreibung & Anforderungen

who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about the team

The Global Brand Experience department is a core function of the Brand & Product Activation organization, with a sharp focus on elevating an inspired understanding of the brand and product stories that underpin and uniquely define lululemon across multiple platforms. Comprised of the core functions of Digital Brand Experience, Retail Brand Experience, Store Design and Event Experience, this team is redefining digital and physical brand experiences by providing strategic design for the online-to-offline journeys that serve our guests and drive sales.


a day in the life

Reporting to the Manager, Global Event Experience, this role will be responsible for leading a portfolio of global experiences, both in-person,

digital, or hybrid. As the Global Event Experience, Manager your focus is to drive the integration of events to power our brand and business objectives. You will be responsible for creating experiences that consider how we bring our brand and business to life experientially for staff and partners. Your work will be instrumental in building a globally coordinated approach to how we create experiences that provide relevance, inspiration, alignment and growth to our staff and partners. You will achieve this by fostering cross functional relationships, operating with a global mindset, managing the full event life cycle from concept to execution, and overseeing the guest experience from start to finish ensuring that each guest touch point appropriately expresses the lululemon brand.


role responsibilities

  • Drive a deep understanding of consumer segments, trends, and insights in experiential brand marketing. Ensure the development of relevant and influential guest experiences at lululemon events including net new ways to approach events and experiences.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional (global, regional, and local) partners to build the foundational “Why” and “How” for lululemon to host events across the globe. Responsible for understanding brand and business objectives to inform the development of global to regional experiential plans.
  • Support event experiences across all regions through development integrated staff and partner experiences.
  • Serve as an event consultant to global internal and regional partners.
  • Serve as functional event experience expert by leading across the entire cross-functional team in significantly global moments. This includes ongoing organizational enrolment, communication, budget management, and reporting of events.
  • Work in collaboration with the Global Event Experience Operations Manager on standardizing global event processes and enrol into new policies, procedures and resource needs as made aware.
  • Responsible for leveraging virtual and physical experiences to support product launches and pinnacle business moments.
  • Lead strategic initiatives that support the long-term growth and evolution of our global event strategy.
  • Responsible for maintaining operational standards and consistency with all cross functional partners.
  • Accountable for working with creative team to ensure cohesiveness across respective functions.
  • Accountable for the execution of product integration strategies, regional execution, and communication plans.
  • Accountable to provide leadership and direction to contractors and agencies as required.

 

 qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is preferred
  • 5-7+ years of relevant experience in event planning and production, marketing, public relations or relevant field
  • A track record of successfully delivering brand experiences from start to finish, on time and within budget
  • Proven project management and brand strategy experience
  • Strong digital and virtual experience acumen
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
  • Innovative and strategic thinker
  • Ability to travel and work flexible hours
  • Able to work independently with minimal direction, seeking coaching and guidance as needed
  • Leads through lululemon’s core values of honesty, courage, personal responsibility, connection, entrepreneurship, fun and inclusion
  • Experience leading and developing teams would be considered an asset


must haves 

  • Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results. 
  • Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same. 
  • Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. 
  • Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. 
  • Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously. 

 

 
Additional Notes
 Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.  

 

 

Compensation and Benefits Package  

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $103,500- $135,900 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.    

 

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth: 

  • Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans 
  • Paid time off 
  • Savings and retirement plan matching 
  • Generous employee discount 
  • Fitness & yoga classes 
  • Parenthood top-up 
  • Extensive catalog of development course offerings 
  • People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) 

 

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. lululemon reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. 


Workplace Arrangement 


This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy: 


Hybrid

In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 4 days per week.

Jetzt bewerben

Nur in Frage kommende Bewerberinnen und Bewerber werden kontaktiert. Bitte sei versichert, dass wir für dein Interesse sehr dankbar sind. lululemon ist ein Arbeitgeber, der sich für Chancengleichheit einsetzt. Einstellungsentscheidungen basieren auf Kandidatenleistungen und Geschäftsbedürfnissen und nicht auf ethnischer Zugehörigkeit, Hautfarbe, Glaubensbekenntnis, Alter, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, nationaler Herkunft, Religion, Ehestatus, Gesundheitszustand, körperlicher oder geistiger Behinderung, Militärdienst, Schwangerschaft, Geburt und damit zusammenhängenden medizinischen Bedingungen oder einer anderen Klassifizierung, die durch Bundes-, Landes- oder Provinzgesetze und -verordnungen geschützt ist. Für qualifizierte Personen mit Behinderungen werden auf Anfrage angemessene Vorkehrungen getroffen. Die Richtlinie zur Chancengleichheit bei der Beschäftigung gilt für alle Praktiken im Zusammenhang mit der Einstellung und Anstellung, Vergütung, Benefits, Sanktionen, Versetzung, Kündigung und allen anderen Beschäftigungsbedingungen. Während das Management in erster Linie dafür verantwortlich ist, dafür zu sorgen, dass die lululemon-Richtlinien zur Chancengleichheit bei der Beschäftigung umgesetzt werden, bist du ebenso mitverantwortlich dafür, dass die Richtlinien durch dein persönliches Handeln wirksam sind und bleiben.

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