Field Events Coordinator: Dynamic Brand Activations

Stateside Brands LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stateside Brands LLC is seeking an Events Coordinator for Detroit Metro to lead local brand events with distributors and manage logistics, marketing, and cross-functional collaboration to schedule at least one event per week.

There will be focus on promotional activities, sample tastings, displays, and coordinating permits and partnerships with local promo agencies and HQ, with travel around the Detroit area 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 travel around the Detroit Metropolitan area, preferably Oakland County and Wayne County.
• Valid US Driver’s License and willingness to travel and transport promotional materials up to 90% with dependable transportation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate events that maximize Stateside Brands' exposure to potential consumers across the assigned market.
• Routinely schedule and coordinate both internal and external events, including event logistics, staffing, marketing, and preparation, ranging from local tastings to larger-scale activations such as sports partnerships and music festival events.
• 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 monthly reporting on all activities.
• Collaborate with HQ and distributors, who handle contracts and budgets, to ensure events are properly supported and executed.
• Ensure that all Stateside staff activities at events remain promotional only. Product sales, order-taking, or handling of cash transactions must be conducted solely by licensed retailers or distributors.
• Maintain event schedules and documentation showing that each event location is temporary and used for no more than 14 days per year.
• Refer any consumer complaints or issues encountered at events to HQ for resolution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

Stateside Brands LLC is seeking an Events Coordinator for Detroit Metro to lead local brand events with distributors and manage logistics, marketing, and cross-functional collaboration to schedule at least one event per week.

There will be focus on promotional activities, sample tastings, displays, and coordinating permits and partnerships with local promo agencies and HQ, with travel around the Detroit area required.