Promotions & Events Lead

liftbridgebrewery; Stillwater (MN); Vor Ort; USD 57.308.000 - 71.635.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health coverage available

PTO 80 hrs/yr

Wearables provided

Taproom Hospitality Program Discount

Dental and vision add-ons available

Zusammenfassung

Lift Bridge Brewing Co. in Stillwater, MN seeks a dynamic Promotions & Event Coordinator to drive private events, Taproom promotions, and external brand activations.

You will lead event planning, coordinate with Taproom, Sales, Marketing, and production teams, and develop new opportunities with local businesses and organizations. You will manage inquiries, schedule and execute events, and mentor Brand Ambassadors, ensuring professional execution and meaningful customer experiences across

Qualifikationen

• 2–5 years experience in event coordination, hospitality, customer service, restaurant, brewery, promotions, sales, or related industry preferred
• High level of customer service and communication skills
• Outgoing personality and comfort interacting with customers, businesses, community organizations, vendors, and large groups
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple events, deadlines, and projects simultaneously
• Sales-minded with the ability to convert inquiries into booked events
• Creative thinker who can develop new promotions and event concepts
• Familiarity with CRM and event management programs
• Familiarity with POS systems
• Comfortable using social media and digital communication tools
• Ability to lead, schedule, and communicate expectations to Brand Ambassadors
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of projects
• Public speaking and presentation comfort
• Ability to lift tables, chairs, event equipment, coolers, and supplies (up to 30 lbs.) repeatedly
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by events and promotions
• Familiarity with craft beer and beverages preferred, with a willingness to continually learn about Lift Bridge products

Aufgaben

• Serve as a primary point of contact for private events, parties, corporate gatherings, happy hours, group reservations, and other special events at the Stillwater Taproom
• Respond promptly and professionally to private event inquiries
• Actively work to convert inquiries into booked events
• Manage customer communication from initial inquiry through completion of the event
• Coordinate event details including timing, room layouts, food and beverage needs, special requests, signage, décor, and other requirements
• Work with Taproom management and staff to clearly communicate upcoming event needs and expectations
• Coordinate setup and cleanup for private and public events
• Assist with high profile client gatherings when necessary
• Develop and implement new private event opportunities within the brewery
• Help develop and improve event packages, pricing, minimums, and add-on opportunities
• Build relationships with local businesses, organizations, nonprofits, event planners, and community groups to generate new event business
• Proactively pursue corporate happy hours, holiday parties, team gatherings, celebrations, and other group business
• Track event bookings, revenue, customer feedback, and results
• Work toward a goal of generating measurable growth in private event revenue
• Develop and coordinate a consistent calendar of promotions and events for Taproom
• Coordinate recurring programs including community organization features, live entertainment, special releases, community nights, holiday events, and other promotions
• Develop promotions to increase traffic during slower days/times
• Coordinate entertainment, vendors, food partners, supplies, signage, schedules, staffing needs, and other event logistics
• Execute promotions, giveaways, and other marketing opportunities onsite
• Design and execute décor and signage in the Taproom and event spaces
• Be onsite for key events and promotions to ensure a high level of execution
• Evaluate events and promotions based on attendance, sales, and feedback
• Continually develop new ideas to keep Taproom fun and connected to the community
• Coordinate Lift Bridge participation in liquor store tastings, festivals, distributor events, and other external events
• Recruit, train, schedule, communicate with, and lead Lift Bridge Brand Ambassadors
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Brand Ambassadors regarding schedules and execution
• Ensure Brand Ambassadors understand Lift Bridge products and brand story
• Coordinate with Sales to schedule sampling opportunities
• Maintain an organized calendar of external events and resources
• Maintain Brand Ambassador resources and supplies
• Represent Lift Bridge at select events
• Track Brand Ambassador hours and activity
• Gather feedback and observations from events
• Ensure Lift Bridge is represented professionally at every event
• Work collaboratively with Taproom, Sales, Marketing, Production, and leadership
• Attend educational seminars and training related to beer and hospitality
• Possibly complete programs such as Cicerone training
• Maintain required alcohol awareness and safe-service certifications
• Assist with Taproom service or bartending shifts when necessary
• Look for opportunities to improve processes and revenue
• Take ownership of projects and follow through to completion

Kenntnisse

Event coordination

Hospitality

Customer service

Communication

Public speaking

Brand Ambassadors

CRM familiarity

POS systems

Social media

Office software

Tools

CRM software

Event management tools

Google/MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Lift Bridge Brewing Co. in Stillwater, MN seeks a dynamic Promotions & Event Coordinator to drive private events, Taproom promotions, and external brand activations.

You will lead event planning, coordinate with Taproom, Sales, Marketing, and production teams, and develop new opportunities with local businesses and organizations. You will manage inquiries, schedule and execute events, and mentor Brand Ambassadors, ensuring professional execution and meaningful customer experiences across