Position Summary:
Choices Markets has an immediate, full-time (40 hours per week) opening for a DEMO & EVENTS COORDINATOR and is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all product demonstrations and community events across Choices Markets’ 11 locations. This role ensures events are professionally managed, align with brand standards, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. The position reports to the Director of Merchandising.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute product demos, health seminars, and community events across all stores
- Coordinate logistics, including scheduling, staffing, and inventory for events
- Liaise with suppliers, store teams, and operations to ensure smooth execution
- Manage event budgets and track expenses
- Promote events through marketing channels in collaboration with the marketing team
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
- Prepare post-event reports and analyze performance metrics
- Maintain event calendars and communicate updates to stakeholders
- Communicate with vendors for demos and sponsorship opportunities
Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Eventbrite; graphic design skills are an asset
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
- Ability to travel to various locations throughout BC
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in event coordination in a B2C environment
- Valid BC driver’s license
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Event Execution: Successfully plan and execute a minimum of 2 events across all locations per month and 5 in-store demo per week in each location
- Budget Management: Maintain event budgets to the approved limits
- Customer Engagement: Achieve targeted attendance and engagement levels for events (e.g., social media reach, Eventbrite registrations)
- Post-Event Reporting: Submit detailed event reports within 7 days of event completion
