Manager, Special EventsBellevue, WA, USAReq #15498Friday, January 5, 2024Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,200 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home.A Brief OverviewAs Special Events Manager, you will directly own end-to-end special event operations and key assets including logistics, budget management, product management, venue management and staffing management of all special events. This position will require you to work closely with key accounts and cross-functionally with many customers and internal teams such as creative, digital, sales, and field to drive results. The ideal candidate will be deadline and metrics driven with the knowledge and drive to demonstrate ROI of every event project and prestige properties. They will be a collaborative leader with event execution knowledge who can both manage and personally execute the day-to-day workload with diligent follow-up, precision and attention to detail. They will be able to execute innovative events that promote Swire Coca Cola, build and enhance brand distinction, generate leads and develop and nurture relationshipsResponsibilitiesOversee all aspects of premier customer event management and production including logistics, venue management, budget tracking, staffing, promotions, premier customer interface and communications of your events.Develop and maintain event playbook and schedule complete with the event plan and communications strategy.Direct premier event on site management including interfacing with event management personnel.Manage the active solicitation of product introduction opportunities and collaborate with internal partners, including product and sales to support agreed upon engagements.Responsible for proactively prospecting, capturing and qualifying new business in special events and larger assets.Conceptualize and produce events with ability to use your analytical skills to conduct pre- and post-event reporting and ROI analysis to measure your programs for effectiveness.Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day.Represent Swire Coca Cola as the Events lead in external and internal conversations.Performs other duties as assigned.RequirementsHigh School Diploma (or GED) required2-4 years sales experience in same industry required andExperience preferred in SAP, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel. preferredOrganized, Planning and Punctuality at key trait.Customer Service oriented with a professional appearanceBase pay range is $51,611 to $67,740 plus bonus structure (dependent on role). Pay offered will depend on candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities.At Swire Coca-Cola, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates and their families. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Telehealth, Virtual Mental Health Counseling, 401(k) with Company Match, and Tuition Reimbursement. We also offer the following paid time off benefits on a calendar year or anniversary year basis: 80 hours of Paid Vacation, 1 hour of Paid Sick Leave for every 40 hours worked (unless otherwise subject to a more generous local requirement), 7 Paid Holidays, 3 Paid Floating