Events Coordinator

About the position

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training. SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry - driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers. SCHEELS boasts the largest selection of sports brands in America—offering world-class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service. SCHEELS empowers our associates to become experts in exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. SCHEELS associates talk-the-talk, and walk-the-walk, with the best product and expert training in the sporting goods industry. Mentorship and professional development training are a focus throughout your entire career.

Responsibilities

Create an annual strategy of events that promote and align with the store’s goals and creates customer and store interactionExecute first class events to drive sales, traffic, and community good-willCoordinates schedules, organize materials, review transportation itineraries and book venues and servicesDetermine and direct events, including: Budget, Advertising, Staff needsCoordinates registration and payment procedures, promotional advertising and mailings and corporate sponsorship activitiesProvide project status updates to store leader and leadership teamManage public relations between Scheels and our customers, sponsors and within our communityUnderstand the SCHEELS brand and event marketing strategiesWelcome, greet and address customers in friendly and courteous manner while providing prompt and outstanding servicesExercise judgment and tact and be able to effectively work with all levels within the organization while working on projectsDemonstrate strong oral/written communication skills, organization, attention to detail, problem solving and presentation skills, to communicate effectivelyLeadership and management experience along with a strong knowledge of Scheels’ policies and applicable lawsBe professional in appearance and attitude, contribute to a positive team atmosphere and treat others with respect and consideration while following Scheels’ policies and proceduresAbility to work assigned schedule which may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.Some travel, including overnight staysMust possess a valid driver’s licenseRequirements

Customer Service: Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”Culture: Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgencyCultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impactShow respect and appreciation for others and ScheelsArrive to work and meetings 10 minutes earlyTeam Mentality: Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or rewardTeach-ability: Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedbackAbility to adapt to a changing work environmentAbility to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spellingDress Code: Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partnersEfficiency: Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlinesBenefits

Mentorship and professional development training