What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Coordinator position at Abbie's?
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and dynamic Event Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, promoting, and overseeing events, ensuring that each one runs smoothly from start to finish. This role requires a blend of creativity, attention to detail, and communication skills to manage all aspects of event coordination. Knowledge of the cigar industry is highly preferred, this job is tasked based. Besides coordinating the events, the only time needed to be on site is during time of events. Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a sales environment, a deep understanding of the cigar and premium tobacco industry, and demonstrated expertise in driving both market expansion. You can find more information about the role below.
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate all aspects of events, including logistics, catering, and entertainment.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure everyone is informed about upcoming events.
- Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality.
- Negotiate with vendors, including caterers and entertainment providers.
- Market events through social media and other platforms to maximize attendance and engagement.
- Oversee on-site event operations, ensuring everything runs according to plan.
- Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success and gather feedback for improvement.
- Coordinate with other event planners to schedule weekly recurring events.
Skills
- Strong background in hospitality and/or a solid understanding of the cigar industry is preferred.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
- Proven negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships.
- Familiarity with event marketing strategies to boost attendance and engagement.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for effective team collaboration.
- Creative problem-solving abilities to manage on-the-spot challenges during events.
About the Opportunity:
In this role, you’ll serve as the face of our event planning for cigar enthusiasts, representing our organization’s values and coordinating closely with the team. You'll leverage relationships and advertising tactics to boost event attendance, promote brand visibility, and establish long-term partnerships with other event planners and vendors for future collaborations.
Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience in event coordination and a deep understanding of the cigar and premium tobacco industry.
This is a month by month job opportunity, that will be evaluated based on the deliverables.
Join us in creating memorable experiences for everyone who comes to Abbie's Events after a long week!
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $2,000.00 per month
Ability to Commute:
- Knightdale, NC 27545 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Knightdale, NC 27545
Salary : $2,000