Cocoa Events Manager

Job Details

• Location: London
• Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
• Closing Date: 25/07/2021

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cocoa Events Manager to join our Marketing & Events team. This is a full-time permanent opportunity which will be field based across the UK, with regular travel to our Cocoa Vaults in London and our Leeds Trinity event space. When not at events, flexible home-based working is available.

As Cocoa Events Manager you will be responsible for the delivery of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] events across the UK. This will include events at Cocoa Vaults and Leeds Trinity, our Schools of Chocolate, as well as our Chocmobile which travels up and down the UK pitching up at key locations and attractions. Whilst providing leadership to our talented and energetic events and hosting team, you will adopt a strategic focus, always ensuring we are running a profitable business stream, maximising all opportunities to increase brand awareness and sales, and seeking out new opportunities and clients to work with.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Events

• Attend and lead [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] field-based events on a weekly basis, managing all aspects of these events
• Create clear business plans for each new format of event with brand objectives and ROI expectations.
• Take ownership of and manage your budget, ensuring field-based events are executed cost efficiently.
• Manage the annual field-based events calendar and actively engage in networking to seek out opportunities for contract negotiations and new bookings.
• Drive and manage all ‘School of Chocolate’ events in Cocoa Vaults and Leeds Trinity.

People Management

• Manage the ‘School of Chocolate’ & Chocmobile teams, establishing rotas and development plans.
• Lead by example with exemplary Event Management skills, following best practice and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] expectations.
• Manage and monitor relationships with third party suppliers.

Finance & Commerciality

• Responsibility for the sales channel of the ‘School of Chocolate’ at Cocoa Vaults, Leeds Trinity and the Chocmobile.
• Manage expenditure and achieve event ROI, through monthly sales targets.
• Be responsible for accurate and timely expense and timesheet management.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in events management and leading an events team.
• Strategic focus with experience managing budgets and bringing in new business opportunities.
• Full Driving license and ability to travel to events across the UK.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.

Desirable

• Previous event hosting experience.
• Ability to thrive within a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Working at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

You will play a vital role within a constantly evolving company, in a friendly and energetic workplace. Every single person who works for us has the opportunity to study for our highly respected Chocolate Diploma. Staff perks include an unlimited 50% discount on all our products, as well as 70% off the rate card price for you and your guests when you stay at the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – our hideaway on the paradise island of Saint Lucia, set among the cocoa trees of our historic Rabot Estate.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we treat each other with respect, equality, and grace. Our mantra? Be brave. Be kind. This People Pledge is underpinned by our values of Originality, Authenticity and Ethics. We encourage new ideas and fresh thinking and for each of you to bring your ORIGINALITY to work. We want you to be your AUTHENTIC self – and feel comfortable to share your differences, and what makes you unique. Our commitment to being an ETHICAL business means we have a deep sense of fairness when it comes to the way we treat one another. This applies during our recruitment process too. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who positively celebrates a diverse and inclusive culture.