SALES AND EVENTS SPECIALIST

Maggie Sottero Designs is one of the most recognized and sought-after bridal gown designers and manufacturers in the world with cutting-edge designs, incomparable fit, and thoughtful details. We are a global design house headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and we partner with Retail Stores across the globe! Were proudly a family-owned company, and this dynamic transcends throughout the entire business. This approach creates a supportive, rewarding working environment filled with wonderful people, professional growth opportunities, and fun office culture. Were thrilled to announce this exciting opportunity to join the Maggie Family!

Do you love helping a vision come to life, from concept to final product? Do you enjoy creating unforgettable experiences for customers? Would you like to be an integral part of the Sales and Marketing efforts of our brand? Are you strategically minded and ready to plan gorgeous events for one of the most recognized bridal designers in the world? If yes, we would love to get to know you!

Summary: The Sales and Events Specialist reports to the Director, Sales and Customer Programs and is a member of the Sales and Marketing team. They are motivated and inspired to create a best-in-class experience for business partners and as such, collaborating on strategy and execution of all global trade fairs, product development sessions, sales meetings, retailer events and press events. They are responsible for executing the go to market strategy and customer experience.

Mission: To create best- in-class customer events to drive brand engagement and sales of all labels.

Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Plans and executes the biannual bridal markets and sales meetings.
• Negotiates and secures all outside vendors to bring the vision and plans to life.
• Collaborates with Show, Marketing and Advertising teams to define creative direction for showrooms and runways (MSD and markets).
• Creates overall experiences to surprise and delight event attendees.
• Works with Advertising and Marketing teams to promote and drive traffic to markets.
• Works with Advertising to coordinate all visuals and assets needed for events.
• Coordinates with Warehouse and Design departments to ensure all gowns and necessary items are ready, packed and shipped on time.
• Leads all supportive staff and vendors to build out and execute the experience.
• Attends markets and supports the staff on show strategy execution on premise including but not limited to set-up/breakdown, dressing (fast paced/ hot environment), and logistics. Travel required.
• Reconciles performance, attendance, coverage, and budgets to assess success and recommend adjustments to strategy
• Facilitates and reconciles the Purchase Orders based on budget and reconciles credit card statements with appropriate budget codes. Monthly reconciliation of budgets.
• Positive contributor to the Sales and Marketing team.
• Acts as back up support for Pop Up, First Look, Unveiled and Curve events (special events) by liaising with the Sales Representative to gather requested styles, and working with existing inventory to select gowns and enter orders in GP from time to time as needed.

Competencies:

• Honest and Ethical
• Highly organized
• Strong follow through
• Attention to Detail
• Passionate and Driven
• Proactive
• Strong sense of urgency
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Deadline driven
• Creative and Innovative
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Manage multiple projects at once, multi-task
• Team Player
• Adaptable
• Growth Mindset
• Shares in the Mission, Vision and Values of Maggie Sottero Designs, LLC

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• 2 years of business-to-business event planning experience or similar experience
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

** Employees must be able to complete the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Youre going to love Working here:

We work hard to ensure that we provide an inclusive workplace for everyone and are passionate about having all team members involved in what we do - no matter where in the world you are located. We celebrate each others wins and support one another so we can grow as individuals, as teams and as an organization. Our culture of diversity fosters innovation and helps us provide the best learning experience possible for our clients and learners across the globe. Maggie Sottero Designs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Discounted VASA Gym Membership
• Discounted UTA Ecopass