EVENT TEAM

Ale 8 One Bottling Company; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ale-8-One Bottling Company in Winchester, KY is seeking an Event Team Member to support on-site and off-site events. You will handle sampling, tours, gift shop duties, and promotional activities while engaging with customers and promoting the Ale-8-One brand.

The role requires energy, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to stand for extended periods. This part-time position involves loading equipment, cash handling with iPad/Square, and collaborating with the Brand Activation Manager to

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Available to work nights and weekends.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new technologies.
• Must work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Remain calm during tension and crisis.
• Dependable with excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Good organizational skills and PPE compliance.
• Must lift and carry 35–60 lbs and perform overhead work as required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading equipment for events, including tents, tables, and products.
• Operate iPad and Square for card and cash transactions.
• Maintain a clean and organized event stock room.
• Inspect equipment for damage and verify against inventory.
• Set up and break down display areas and arrange materials for sampling.
• Engage with guests to promote the Ale-8-One brand and drive interest.
• Assist with swag bags, giveaways, product sampling, and tours when applicable.
• Provide feedback to the Brand Activation Manager after each event.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Stamina

Driving

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Main Office - Winchester, KY
• Position Type: Part Time
• Salary Range: Undisclosed
• Position Title: Event Team Member
• Reports To: Brand Activation Manager
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
• Job Type: Part Time
• Direct Reports: No
• PPE Requirements: Safety glasses as required
• Other Specifications: Physical position - required lifting, carrying, reaching, squatting, bending, sitting, standing, and driving (as needed)

Position Summary

Our Event Team Member candidate is someone who enjoys working with others and has strong interpersonal skills. An event staff employee will be supervised by the Brand Activation Manager who will assign duties and roles including but not limited to: small to large scale on- and off-site events, samplings, tours, gift shop, and more. Event staff will answer questions regarding Ale-8-One for the purpose of generating public interest in our brand and products. They assist with implementation of brand promotion and provide feedback on sales opportunities in the marketplace. Ale-8-One Event Team Members directly interact with our consumers to drive consumer demand and preference for the Ale-8-One Brand. In addition to job roles, event staff will likely be on their feet for the duration of an event and need a certain level of energy and enthusiasm to succeed.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Loading and Unloading equipment from trucks and setting up for events, including tents, tables, merchandise, and product
• Operating iPad and Square systems for card and cash transactions
• Ensuring the event stock room is clean and organized
• Inspecting equipment for damage after use and checking it against an inventory list
• Set up and break down of the display area at each event. This includes pick-up and delivery of materials needed for display, icing down drinks, and creating an appealing display to be utilized in a sampling or promotional setting
• Promote the brand through field marketing programs by engaging with consumers and guests through a variety of means such as:
  • Assisting guests with interactive activities (games and contests, photo booth, social media engagement, sampling tables, VR experiences etc.)
  • Event registration/desk attendant
  • Organization and assembling of swag bags and branded giveaway items
  • Product sample preparation and distribution
  • Share knowledge of the brand, product differences and similarities, and history of the company
• Packing up equipment when the event is completed and returning it in an organized fashion
• Provide feedback to the Brand Activation Manager regarding each demo or promotional event worked

Other Responsibilities

• Cash Handling
• Giving tours of the plant once they are implemented
• Photography sharing from events
• General support for the Marketing department
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications: Position Requirements

• 18+ years of age
• Must be available to work nights and weekends
• Must have excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Must have strong computer skills and be able to adapt to and learn new technologies.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to work independently and with other members of the Event Team with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to remain calm and project a calm presence during tension and crisis.
• Must be dependable; excellent attendance and punctuality are critical to the success of this role.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Follow PPE guidelines, as required.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 35lbs and occasionally up to 60lbs and adequately stand, sit, squat, kneel, bend, twist, reach and do overhead work as required to execute event assignments.
• Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle, have a reliable means of transportation and a valid, active driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Must meet Ale-8-One’s Behavior Standard – to promote a positive work atmosphere and champion teamwork by behaving and communicating with integrity and respect.
• Must abide by Ale-8-One’s Values.

Ale-8-One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have prioritized sourcing a diverse group of qualified candidates for our jobs. Our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are rooted in Ale-8's Company Values.

Ale-8-One, the soft drink unique to Kentucky, has been bottled in Winchester since 1926. We are a family owned and operated soft drink sales, marketing, production, distribution and vending company that has been continuously in business since 1902. For more information about Ale-8-One Bottling Company and our products please visit us at www.ale-8-one.com or www.facebook.com/ale8one.