Events Specialist

SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry - driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers. 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. Responsibilities • Create an annual strategy of events that promote and align with the store’s goals and creates customer and store interaction • Execute first class events to drive sales, traffic, and community good-will • Coordinates schedules, organize materials, review transportation itineraries and book venues and services • Determine and direct events, including: • Budget • Advertising • Staff needs • Coordinates registration and payment procedures, promotional advertising and mailings and corporate sponsorship activities • Provide project status updates to store leader and leadership team • Manage public relations between Scheels and our customers, sponsors and within our community • Understand the SCHEELS brand and event marketing strategies • Welcome, greet and address customers in friendly and courteous manner while providing prompt and outstanding services • Exercise judgment and tact and be able to effectively work with all levels within the organization while working on projects • Demonstrate strong oral/written communication skills, organization, attention to detail, problem solving and presentation skills, to communicate effectively • Leadership and management experience along with a strong knowledge of Scheels’ policies and applicable laws • Be professional in appearance and attitude, contribute to a positive team atmosphere and treat others with respect and consideration while following Scheels’ policies and procedures • Ability to work assigned schedule which may include varied hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.