This role historically receives a high volume of applications, so to help us identify the best candidate for our squad, we truly appreciate cover letters that showcase your passion for the role, our mission, and of course - cats and dogs
A bit about the role.
You will be joining our fast-paced and fast-growing Sales Operations Team, forming part of the wider Direct Sales department, whose main focus is to generate sales for the wider business through a variety of different channels. One of these key channels is Events; we attend hundreds each year to meet new potential customers for Butternut Box and Marro.We are looking for an Events Coordinator to scope out new event opportunities for both brands. In this role, you will plan and coordinate an events roadmap to help the department achieve consistent growth and top-level event execution. You will work closely with our team of Events Coordinators, collaborate with our Regional Sales Managers in London and the North, and provide top-tier support to our on-the-ground Brand Ambassadors.Additionally, you will research and book new activations that our brands could have a presence at, such as high streets, shopping centres and garden centres, finding new ways to connect with our target audience. Most importantly, you’ll develop excellent working relationships with third-party event organisers to further establish our brands Butternut Box and Marro. This is a hybrid working role, offering flexibility with 2 work-from-home days each week. Our office days at the Box Office are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

ℹ️ LOGISTICS:

• This team works 3 days per week from our West London office (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days from home. This is non negotiable, so please only apply if you’re within a reasonable commute of London.
• We reserve the right to close the position if we receive a lot of applications. We’re a small recruitment team so do bear with us - we aim to respond to all applicants personally.
• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
• We are not looking for recruitment agency support for this role.

• Roadmap Planning: Researching and developing an Events Roadmap to ensure we are securing regular acquisitions for both brands as well as growing our market presence.
• Event Organiser Relations: Building strong relationships with Event Organisers, representing the brand, and ensuring everyone leaves with a positive experience of Butternut Box & Marro.

• Negotiating: Making sure we get the best deals when booking events to ensure costs are in line with department KPI’s.

• • ️ Event Coordination: Carefully coordinating each event to ensure it runs smoothly from start to finish, including organising accommodation, liaising with our Logistics team and communicating with our Brand Ambassadors.

• Reporting: Regularly planning and forecasting 6-9 months ahead and reporting on key KPI’s to the team and wider business, ensuring we are all aligned on performance.

  A bit about you.

• You have at least a years experience in an events, business development or sales role.

• You are a natural planner with high attention to detail.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and stay calm under pressure.
• You are proactive, take ownership and make things happen.
• You are an excellent communicator, both in person and virtually.
• You solve problems efficiently and handle unforeseen issues with ease.
• You are ambitious, motivated, and eager to learn from others.
• You pride yourself on delivering high-quality, detail-oriented work.
• You love Cats and Dogs (duh).