Events Coordinator | Southern California

Stateside Brands; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stateside Brands is seeking an Events Coordinator to evaluate and manage promotional activations in collaboration with distributors. You will assess fit, maximize brand exposure, and ensure seamless execution of events with logistics, marketing, and cross-functional coordination with sales teams to schedule at least one event per week.

Responsibilities include coordinating event logistics, staffing, table design for tastings, obtaining permits, coordinating donations for charities, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in event management or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to obtain required certifications upon employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate events that maximize exposure across a designated market.
• Routinely schedule and coordinate internal and external events, including logistics, staffing, marketing, and preparation.
• Act as liaison between sales team and promo agency.
• Foster partnerships with local promotional organizations for event collaboration.
• Manage table design for local promo tastings.
• Pull Exposition Permits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate donation boxes and events for charities and public requests.
• Conduct post-event data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with HQ and distributors to ensure events are supported and executed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Advertising, Business Management, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Stateside Brands is a rapidly growing spirits company dedicated to producing premium-quality beverages - Surfside Iced Teas and Lemonades, Stateside Sodas, Super Lyte Sports Drinks, and Stateside Vodka. With a focus on innovation and quality, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of products that reflect our commitment to excellence.

Job Summary

As the Events Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in evaluating and managing promotional activations in collaboration with distributors. This coordinator will be responsible for assessing fit, maximizing brand impact, and ensuring seamless execution. This includes overseeing logistics, marketing, event preparation, and working cross-functionally with the sales and marketing teams to schedule and manage at least one event per week, ensuring all aspects of the event run smoothly and successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate events that maximize Stateside Brands' exposure to potential consumers across a designated market.
• Routinely schedule and coordinate both internal and external events, including event logistics, staffing, marketing, and preparation.
• Work as a liaison and primary point of contact between our sales team and our promo agency.
• Foster strong partnerships with local promotional organizations for event collaboration.
• Manage the organization and aesthetics of table design for all local promo tastings.
• Pull Exposition Permits for each necessary event and ensure compliance with all associated regulations.
• Coordinate donation boxes and events for charities, organizations, and public requests.
• Conduct post-event activities, such as data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with HQ and distributors, who handle contracts and budgets, to ensure events are properly supported and executed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 2+ years of experience in event management, event planning, or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to obtain required certifications upon employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Advertising, Business Management, Marketing, or related field.
• Knowledge of the spirits industry or related field, including the 3-tier system for adult beverages.
• 1+ years of Brand Ambassador experience.
• Military experience is a plus.

Compensation

• Estimated Base Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000 USD.
• Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, and qualifications.
• The salary range refers to base salary only and is not inclusive of the total compensation package.

Stateside Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Stateside Brands is also a military-friendly company and values military community talent, including veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.