Event & Partnership Specialist

Job Description

<p>The Event and Partnership specialist is responsible for coming up with innovative events for our organization. He/she is also required for building and maintaining healthy business relations and expanding brand awareness. The Event and Partnership Specialist will play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and executing various events and productions. They will work closely with the team to achieve artistic goals, ensure exceptional quality, and deliver memorable experiences for our customers. If you have a passion for events, strong organizational skills, and a creative mindset, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><ul><li>Develop and implement event plans and strategies for retail stores or online retail businesses</li><li>Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create promotions, activities, and campaigns that support sales goals and build brand visibility</li><li>Identify suitable event themes, vendors and partners to meet target audience needs and execute events</li><li>Plan and coordinate all aspects of event logistics, from venue and equipment rentals to decorations, food and beverage, staffing and technology needs</li><li>Ensure that events are executed in an organized and timely manner, to enhance customer experience and customer loyalty</li><li>Develop and manage new events and projects across different franchises.</li><li>Collaborate with Entertainment teams and interdepartmental partners to ensure high-performance standards and production values for entertainment offerings.</li><li>Provide management and operational coverage at entertainment events and shows/venues as required.</li><li>Work to drive sales and build brand visibility through increased interaction with customers during events</li><li>Assist in creating and updating entertainment asset inventories.</li><li>Manage and maintain entertainment-owned event assets, ensuring organisation of areas such as warehouses.</li><li>Create comprehensive production books and documentation for project/event planning and archival purposes.</li><li>Develop installation, de-rig, and event run schedules, and ensure their maintenance and communication to stakeholders.</li><li>Support production and event rehearsals as needed.</li><li>Supervise the installation, execution, and de-rig of shows/events, including hands-on work when required.</li><li>Provide guidance, and mentorship to Entertainment colleagues to foster development and succession planning.</li><li>Analyze event results, provide feedback to the Head of Marketing, and make recommendations for future events</li><li>Managing internal and external stakeholders to achieve the timely delivery of projects such as in store promos, events, branding, etc.</li><li>Establishing new and maintaining relationship with vendors, partners, businesses to achieve strategic objectives.</li><li>Ensuring all marketing activity is managed within set budgets.</li><li>Preparing campaign reports and providing feedback to the management in a timely manner.</li><li>Work closely with store to ensure all activities are efficient </li><li>Build up strong partnerships to benefit business growth</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Skills &amp; Qualifications: </u></strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in marketing, events management or a related field</li><li>2+ years of experience in event planning, preferably in the retail industry</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Strong project management, organizational and problem-solving skills</li><li>Creative thinker with the ability to develop unique and engaging events</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent time management and multitasking skills</li><li>Ability to work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines</li><li>Flexibility to work on weekends, evenings and holidays when necessary</li><li>Knowledge of retail marketing, trends and consumer behavior</li><li>Ability to analyze data and use metrics to assess the success of events and promotions.</li><li>Out of the box thinker, cool, fresh spin, and fashionable in approach.</li><li>Understands what the new generation of shoppers would like to see.</li></ul><p></p>