Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

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Posted May 20th

Event Manager

Syosset, New York

What You Need To Know

Overview

Responsible for coordinating, planning, and conducting the execution of a variety of activities and events within a designated budget which may include in-house, supplier, local, division, region, and Company-wide.

Primary Responsibilities

Promote, market, and enhance supplier brands as well as to represent the Company favorably
Plan and execute special events in which the company is involved assuring highest standards of protocol, social etiquette, and social responsibility using programmatic themes and innovative approaches
Develop and maintain relationships with event owners, trade partners, contractors, facilities, hotels, and food & beverage personnel, exhibitors, associations, suppliers, partners, and internal/external customers
Negotiate contracts and conducts all 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

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Ensure that SGWS suppliers are properly represented and satisfied with their sponsorship investments as applicable
Work closely with a variety of Company employees from entry level to executive management as related to products for all events
Oversee the processing and delivery of samples and donations for all events
Oversee and maintain event budgets based on approved funding

Assist as needed with special events in which the company is involved
Provides a recap of all event activities and provides insight into successes

Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience or equivalent education and related experience

Physical Demands

Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or mobile device
Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, squatting, and stooping
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 56lbs

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.