Event Coordinator, Moët Hennessy (MH) brands (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  Charton Hobbs (http://www.chartonhobbs.com/)

  Edmonton, Alberta

Job Summary: 

This position will report to the Alberta Field Sales Manager and will be integrated into the provincial sales operations of the Charton Hobbs Alberta sales team. This position will be responsible for coordinating On Premise activations, trade shows, and promotional events within the Edmonton area.  This role encompasses execution of marketing activities, product distribution/activations and the achievement of sales results for the Moët Hennessy (MH) brands in their assigned territory.

What does the right candidate look like?

We are looking for an energetic team member who is passionate about building great relationships and is ready to join our existing fun and friendly team.  Preference will be given to candidates with industry experience, but we welcome anyone who is the right “fit” for our group. 

What does it take to succeed in this job?

·         Great team members!  We have an awesome team that care about each other and the business.  That means we share our challenges and successes with each other and support for our colleagues in their work and lives

·         Self-starter.  We are not a culture of micro-managing people. Rather, we know what success looks like and we hire people with the same standards to go out and get it.

• Highly Organized. This role looks after exciting and dynamic brands and someone who excels at multi-tasking & organization is preferred.
• Passionate to win!  As one of the largest companies in the industry, we like to win in the field and seek to hire people who are friendly with competition… but like to win!
• Analytical and considered.  We have amazing IT and want our team to use it to help map their success – past, present, and future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

The position requires frequent evening work in addition to the normal daytime related job functions which are predominantly in the field with some minor time required for office related duties. 

Additionally, the Event Coordinator will also be frequently required to work weekends at specific events.  Some level of domestic and international travel is also incumbent with this position.  The role includes:

·         Executing the provincial marketing/sales plans with the CH sales team for all MH brands consistent with the guidelines provided by the Regional Marketing Manager. Develop new on-premise accounts within assigned territory

·         Implementing National PR and RMM strategies and marketing activities with events/activations that reflect National brand initiatives and priorities

·         Working with current vendors, along with prospecting new vendors and spaces for events and activations

·         Collaborating with the RMM’s, region VP, Sales Manager, and the entire sales team, to assist in training, or development of accounts, and establish best practices

·         Becoming proficient with the portfolio of MH products developing product knowledge and sales expertise and becoming a training and information resource

Job Requirements:

Bachelor degree or higher, (Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration majors preferred), with 3 or more years’ job experience directly relevant to the sale of luxury goods;

·       3 years of sales experience;

·       WSET level 2 or higher;

·       Strong presentation and negotiating skills for diverse audiences;

·       Strong analytical, organisation and multi-tasking capabilities, able to meet tight deadlines;

·       A flair for creative thinking and innovation in developing brand or customer business solutions;

·       Valid Driver’s License;

Benefits

Medical, dental, RRSP and other benefits after a qualifying period.  Car allowance, travel, and expense account.  Competitive salary and benefit package plus performance bonus commensurate with performance, experience, and existing trade relationships.

Interested candidates should apply to: [email protected]  attaching your detailed cover letter and CV.

The above information is representative of the work performed in this position; however, it is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities.

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