Events Manager Jobs

At Verve Coffee Roasters, we believe the coffee experience is our responsibility from seed to cup. Coffee is our craft, our ritual, our passion. It drives us and inspires us. With this simple truth and responsibility we are bridging the gap from farmlevel to streetlevel. We believe in absolutely delighting customers wherever and whenever they encounter the Verve brand and our products. Our goal is to create a timeless brand that stands for innovation, ethics, and excellence in the minds and hearts of customers worldwide. We seek a hardworking, energetic, detail-oriented Events Manager to join our team and help us grow.

Responsibilities:

• Handle inbound marketing inquiries and screen opportunities for brand partnerships
• Align events, activations, and industry presence to key marketing and brand goals
• Track and manage the events marketing budget and allocations
• Manage the cross-functional events calendar and regularly communicate key information internally
• Vet and manage cafe filming requests
• Maintain event standard operating procedures and related documentation
• Conduct analysis of events ROI and regularly share out events impact and analysis
• Oversee donation requests and charity event participation
• In collaboration with the Retail Team, launch and oversee Verve’s catering program
• Experience thinking ‘beyond the booth,’ such as placing speaking engagements, developing ancillary events to a keystone event, and/or running multi-location events such as retail pop-ups
• Handle both marketing/brand events and revenue-generating event programs such as venue rentals, for-hire Verve coffee, and related events
• Act as a product and brand ambassador, delivering exceptional coffee service at events and representing the Verve brand
• Support for special projects, as needed
• With HR support, lead company-wide employee events, including regional all-staff Annual Summits, annual employee parties, and internal surprise + delight moments
• Manage all events supplies, products, vehicles, and physical materials as a part of leading the events team
• Manage the staffing of all events, coordinating with other departments as needed
• Develop events marketing and communications plans in partnership with other marketing team members
• Manage and create events budget in partnership with Accounting & Finance team
• Lead the charge on all events, including but not limited Expo West, SCA, internal events, marketing pushes and paid events
• Lead event management, including vetting, logistics, staffing, experience design, branding, and materials, as well as post-event activations and marketing communications

Skills:

• Extremely well-organized, methodical, and efficient
• Self-motivated and proficient at managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Resourceful, detail-oriented, and a problem-solver who can take the initiative and move projects forward
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with competing priorities and quick turnaround times
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work well and motivate all different types of people

Qualifications:

• Experience in consumer-facing marketing and/or B2B marketing experience is a plus
• 3 or more years of experience in sales, events, management, or marketing roles
• Coffee knowledge and barista skills are a plus
• Demonstrated impact in a prior business or professional role
• Self-directed team player with proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget
• An eye for design and the ability to stay ahead of consumer trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 50-70%
• Ability to work weekends and Holiday
• A passion for coffee and people
• Clean driving record
• Ability to create clear event briefs, presentations, timelines, and reports
• Excellent planning, negotiating, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Experience leading a cross-functional team and/or directly managing employees
• Events management and/or events production experience is required

Pay & Benefits:

• Free coffee with each paycheck
• Full-time employees are eligible for Paid Time Off and insurance coverage per plan terms as well as participation in Verve Coffee’s 401k plan, per plan terms; all employees qualify for paid sick days
• All employees receive a 30% discount on all merchandise, whole bean, beverages, and food items
• $75,000-$90,000 Annual Salary

Verve Coffee Roasters is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity as an integral component of building a trusted brand and a successful team. Candidates who can contribute to this mission are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.