Events Specialist

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The major function of this position is:

The Event Specialist generates excitement, brand awareness, and increases product sales through three event channels

• Corporate Gifts, Golf, and Consumer. This position requires extensive travel - candidates should anticipate 90% travel, including weekends and holidays.

The primary responsibilities and essential duties of this position are:

• Travel to Maui Jim sponsored events to create brand awareness, generate excitement, and increase product sales through promotions.

• Organize all details and logistics of Corporate Gifts events for assigned Sales Managers.

• Engage consumers in a professional manner with a focus on customer service.

• Coordinate, organize, and manage on-site event aspects depending on channel.

• Work with agencies, vendors and Maui Jim reps prior, during, and after events for on-site logistics and event procedures.

• Set-up, tear-down, conduct inventory, and coordinate the booth and all promotional items at the events.

• Account for and maintain inventory (billing and ordering) for sunglasses and promotional materials at assigned events.

• Project a professional image to all customers and clients.

• Communicate with event staff and local reps.

• Perform post-event reports with photos and detailed reviews.

• Effectively utilize literature and promotional materials.

• Work with Events Manager and marketing department on projects as needed.

• Consistently seek ways to improve the customer experience while adding value to the team.

Desired Qualifications

As a guide, indicated below is the preferred education and experience for this position:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or a related field is strongly preferred.

• 2 - 3 years of advanced customer service and event/hospitality experience.

Skills preferred for this position:

• Customer service experience.

• Aloha spirit and enthusiasm.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Commitment to travel.

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

• Event planning and execution skills.

• Ability to work within a team as well as independently.

• Microsoft Word, Graphic Design, and Excel skills.

Special physical requirements:

• Ability to stand for an extended period.

• Commitment to extensive travel

• 90% required.

• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Special Language Requirement (If Applicable):