Overview

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting in the coordination, planning, and execution of a variety of activities and events which may include in-house, supplier, local, division, region and Company-wide.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with leadership and management teams to understand the scope of the event and the planning
• needs to promote, market, and enhance supplier brands as well as to represent the Company favorably
• Assist in the logistical preparation for events including but not limited to: food and beverage, catering, venue selection, theme décor, audio-visual, promotional materials, lodging, transportation, entertainment, set-up, and clean-up
• Develop and maintain relationships with event owners, trade partners, contractors, facilities, hotels, and food & beverage personnel, exhibitors, associations, suppliers, partners, and internal/external customers
• Work closely with a variety of Company employees from entry level to executive management as related to products for all events
• Assist in processing samples and donations for all events
• Ensure that SGWS suppliers are properly represented as applicable
• Assist as needed with special events in which the company is involved
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and one year of experience or equivalent education and related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills - written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
• Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and software applications related to job functions
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.