Event Coordinator & Manager

House Of Akasi•Charlotte, NC

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the events manager, you will spearhead our event marketing efforts in and around Charlotte, North Carolina, and online. You play a pivotal role in growing our presence across the region. While much of the background work for the position can be done remotely, this is a hands-on role where you will spend significant time working at events, engaging with customers, and ensuring our workshops and booths deliver maximum impact.

Requirements

Experience in event management, marketing, or related fields (at least 1-5 years)
Exceptional organizational and project management skills with a passion for excellent execution
Leadership abilities to inspire and drive a team
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
A goal-oriented mindset with a focus on lead generation and ROI
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel regularly as required for events
Excellent communication skills and creative thinking abilities
The ability to work independently and manage projects with many moving parts
Adaptability and flexibility to juggle multiple projects at once
The ability to lift objects of at least 40 pounds
The ability to stand for long periods of time (2-3 hours) in one setting
Great interpersonal skills and the desire to genuinely connect with customers and the community you serve
A passion for marketing and promotion
An enjoyment of crafts and the arts
A desire to grow and contribute to our business
Travel will require distances no further than 60 minutes

Nice To Haves

The creation of promotional materials
The posting of social media/marketing materials online
Creation and upkeep of social media pages

Responsibilities

Drive high-quality lead generation
Obtain promotional and marketing material at social events to be used across various channels, including social media, our website, and traditional media
Distribute marketing materials as provided
Engage with the community to inform them of upcoming events and workshops
Plan, coordinate, and execute weekly in-house creative workshops
Be present for creative workshops, 1-3 per week
Manage event logistics
Coordinate day of event logistics with other staff and external workshop leaders/educators as needed
Develop workshop ideas based on community needs and desires
Identify and attend outdoor/indoor markets (expect one to two events per month). Please note that most markets take place on the weekend (Saturday or Sunday)
Manage booth operations as needed (events last 4-8 hours)
Identify markets based on an assessment of past attendees and their significance to the products we sell
Assist with setting up and taking down booth materials
Attend staff meetings, including (may be done remotely) All staff meetings and Event marketing strategization meetings
Collaborate closely with the marketing and sales teams to align event objectives with overall company growth goals
Track pertinent information about the number of attendees per event
Community Marketing Tracking (sent in weekly): Date, time stamp, and location of marketing, Communication log for the day, How events were communicated i.e. - Word of mouth, flyers were left (approximately how many & where)