Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

Relocation Provided:

Job Posting End Date:

August 28, 2023

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:

Event Leadership:

• Leads the execution and management of internal and external private corporate events
• Manages all aspects of event load-in and load-out, catering staff, vendor management, set up staff for assigned bookings. Acts as key liaison between WoCC and Caterers for assigned bookings.
• Responsible for contracting and billing of all events including proposals, contracts, and event invoices using the Reserve system.
• Attends all planning meetings for events as assigned.
• Onboard and train new team members and partners (internal or external) on event management requirements and protocols

Sales and Event Management:

• Leads clients throughout all facets of events – from sales to planning, and through servicing the event through execution

• Performs sales activities including conducting / participating in sales calls, site visits, phone calls, responding to inquiries generated via phone/web form requests, internal referrals, event ideation/consultation, communications, consultation, contracts showcasing World of Coca-Cola as a leading event venue and generating revenue
• Client Management: Manage communications and client responses in alignment with TCCC communication principles, balancing Company, brand, attraction, partner and client needs
• Contract Management: Under the direction of the Event Manager, negotiate contracts in support of sales goals, company considerations and attraction capabilities, while supporting team in ongoing contract development. Oversee quality and accuracy of contracts; partner with Legal on contract language as needed
• Event Management: Recommends event run of show and solutions to clients, grounded in venue best practices; Coordinates with caterers/beverage partner/other partners in the planning of events, including requirements involving production, facilities, operations, security, cleaning, parking and other third parties. Supports event execution with teams.
• Pemberton Place Sales and Marketing: Partner with Event Manager on sales initiatives to sell World of Coca-Cola, GA Aquarium and Center for Civil and Human Rights as a combined event destination, conduct site visits, design/layout, partner integration, guidelines, compliance, resource requirements, catering relationships, contract, communications and oversight of execution
• Represents World of Coca-Cola at leading industry events, community and internal functions/meetings through networking, presentations and partner-oriented communications to build awareness and book business

Event Communications and Collaboration:

• Manage events calendar and communications with the broad Retail and Attractions teams: Coordinate weekly event updates with Admin on Marketing/Operating Hours/Events calendar
• As needed, coordinate and lead weekly Event Operations cross-functional meetings, planning and reviewing event schedule and individual resumes with team before distributing, while pre-planning meetings and content for discussion with Events team in advance

Our Leadership Behaviors:

• Drive Innovation
• Collaborate
• Develop Self and Others
• Inspire Others
• Act like an Owner

Our Growth Behaviors

• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates curiosity and welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.
• Smart Risks: Makes bold decisions/recommendations
• Externally Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work. Tracks and shares external trends, best practices, or ideas
• Performance Driven & Accountable: Has high performance standards and outperforms his/her peers
• Fast, 1.0, 2.0: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace
• Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance.

Our Values:

• Leadership: The courage to shape a better future
• Collaboration: Leverage collective genius
• Integrity: Be real
• Accountability: If it is to be, it's up to me
• Passion: Committed in heart and mind
• Diversity: As inclusive as our brands
• Quality: What we do, we do well

Requirements Skills:

• Event industry experience including Sales
• Experience with marketing and selling event destinations
• Ability to conceptualize big ideas and see ideas through to execution
• Highly motivated and decisive individual who is self-directed yet works well in a team
• Basic project management experience
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, CAD
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in Spanish preferred. Other languages are value-added.
• Conflict Resolution and problem solving
• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Business or a related field, preferred
• 5+ years events/sales and management experience
• CMP preferred

Skills:

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.