The Draft/Special Events Tech will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events that showcase our beer brands, foster customer engagement, and drive brand awareness. This role will focus on building strong relationships with venues, event partners, and key stakeholders to create memorable experiences that align with our brand values and business goals. You'll work closely with marketing, sales, and external partners to ensure successful event execution, from initial concept to post-event analysis. This role will also work along side our Brand Ambassador Team.Key Accountabilities:
- Positively represent Quality Beverage brands and standards in various settings with a focus on on-premise and special events
- Participate in event marketing by setting up and utilizing POS materials to enhance brand visibility
- Generate brand awareness through word-of-mouth marketing and active engagement with event patrons
- Serve as an opinion leader within your community, influencing consumer perceptions of Quality Beverage brands
- Provide valuable feedback and insights on new products or services to help refine marketing strategies
- Maintain a positive, professional attitude and always uphold the highest standards of integrity
- Strive for excellence in executing assigned promotions and samplings, ensuring that all activities align with Quality Beverage standards
- Complete and submit an event recap if requested
- Develop event concepts and timelines for each event
- Research and coordinate logistics, including venues, vendors, catering, pos materials, and entertainment as needed
- Develop and manage budgets for each event
- Request and distribute promotional POS materials for each event
- Coordinate event setup, management, and takedown
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, suppliers, and venues
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
- Monitor and analyze event performance to ensure successful execution
- Respond to customer inquiries and complaints
RequirementsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Self-motivated with excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to attend and support events
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in MS Office and event planning software
Education/Training/Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality, event planning, or related field desired
- Proven experience working in event planning and coordination
- Strong budgeting and financial management skills
- Candidate must possess a valid Massachusetts driver's license and registration
Physical Demands and Environment:
- Occasional physical exertion including the regular lifting of objects weighing up to 30 pounds
- Comfortable working in various environments, including outdoor events, crowded venues, and different weather conditions
- Ability to stand for extended periods during events
- Requires reliable transportation to transport sampling, promotional, and POS materials to and from events
At Quality Beverage, we take pride in creating an environment where you can bring your best self to work. We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We demonstrate this commitment through our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and offering a robust benefits package that includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a comprehensive 401K plan, and employee discounts. We welcome everyone to apply with a company that believes its employees are its greatest asset! Quality Beverage is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, and local laws. We also comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where we have facilities.EEO M/F/D/V NOTE: This job description covers the essentials but isn't exhaustive. Employees may be asked to take on additional tasks or duties to help meet the evolving needs of our organization.