Events Coordinator | Chicago

Stateside Brands is a rapidly growing spirits company dedicated to crafting premium-quality beverages– Surfside Iced Teas and Lemonades, Stateside Vodka, and Stateside Vodka Sodas. 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-$60,000 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.