Events Manager and Brand Ambassador HubBub Coffee Company
- Date Posted October 22, 2015
- Location Philadelphia, PA
- Category Business / Culinary
- Job Type Full-Time
We are seeking an organized and motivated Events Manager and Brand Ambassador to coordinate and grow our events program. This is an opportunity to create something new and exciting, and as such, a strong sense of self motivation is essential. If you are passionate about food and beverage, enjoy working with people, and thrive in self-directed, fast-paced environments, please read on…
The Events Manager and Brand Ambassador is a full-time position with two distinct but equally critical goals: innovate, develop and execute HubBub event strategies in collaboration with our founder and management team, and serve as a compelling brand ambassador for HubBub.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinating all details of events (private parties, weddings, employee appreciation events, trade shows, food expos, charity events, etc.)
- Actively soliciting and securing additional events business for HubBub
- Fielding rental inquiries for private events or HubBub cafe locations
- Working with cafe managers to hire, train and schedule event staff
- Communicating with clients, event organizers, vendors, venue managers, etc. in a timely and professional way
- Visiting venues to plan logistics, as necessary
- Monitoring event timelines and ensuring deadlines are met
- Coordinating with our management team to ensure that all products are appropriately prepared for events
- Working with HubBub’s communications team to publicize events
- Keeping inventory of backdrops, promotional items and other display materials
- Managing mechanical repairs, tune-ups and maintenance of the Truck and Trikes
- Creating and building relationships with venues, wedding planners, etc. in the region
- Researching and pursuing unexplored avenues of event growth and opportunity
- Minimum of 1-3 years of demonstrated, successful event administration and planning experience
- A go-getter attitude: you must take initiative and be comfortable working independently
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to coordinate with external vendors and partners
- Positively represent the HubBub brand in both internal and external communications
- Deep understanding of the HubBub brand
- Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Ability to manage and thrive under tight deadlines
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends, as necessary
- Experience working in hospitality industryevents and/or marketing
- An interest or background in coffee is a bonus, but not required; enthusiasm to learn about the HubBub brand and our coffee philosophy is mandatory
- A competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Medical insurance
- Free coffee!