If you'd like to join Bright Brewery in the stunning High Country town of the same name, they have two positions open.
To find out about the Digital Marketing job, head here. Or to see what they're looking for in an Events & Promotions Officer, read on.
Job Description: Events & Promotions Officer
Here at Bright Brewery, we are on the hunt to add an up-and-coming Events & Promotions Officer to our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an up-and-coming Events/Promotions professional to join an award-winning team in a fun, friendly, and fast-paced craft brewery. This is a full-time role.
WHO WE ARE
Bright Brewery is a local-family-owned business and fiercely independent brewery, bar, and restaurant, located in the heart of Bright, Victoria, which has been established for over 16 years. During this time, we have built a reputation for high-quality beer and excellent customer service, culminating in a being inducted into the Victorian Tourism Hall of Fame in 2019, after being named Victoria’s Best Brewery three years in a row. We also collected a Champion’s Trophy at the 2019 Independent Beer Awards!
We have a strong, values-based approach to managing our business and value Authenticity, Active Lifestyles, and a Sustainable approach to all that we do.
In 2018, we completed a multi-million-dollar investment in our large production facility and launched into the craft beer wholesale market. We are now available right across Australia, internationally, and we even hold the title of Victoria’s best independent lager!
ABOUT BRIGHT
If you like skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, rock climbing, trail running, paragliding, four-wheel driving, dirt biking, trout fishing, winding rivers, camping, wineries, relaxing by a fire in winter, golfing, amazing food, local produce, country pubs, beautiful scenery, mountains, forests, snow, autumn leaves, great craft beer and much more, then you will love Bright!
Located less than four hours from Melbourne, and just an hour from Mount Hotham and Falls Creek ski resorts, Bright, in the heart of the Victorian High Country, is one of Australia’s most visited tourist destinations and a great place to live. Bright enjoys amazing amenities, facilities, cafes, restaurants and more; not to mention the incredible scenery that surrounds us.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an up-and-coming Events & Promotions Officer to join our team here in beautiful Bright.
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Events & Promotions Officer will be responsible for all aspects of planning, organising, and operating onsite and offsite events throughout the year. This includes:
- Beer Festivals
- Mountain Bike Festivals
- Community Events
- Bike Races
- Music Festivals
- Snow Sports Events
- Others, as required
The Events & Promotions Officer is also responsible for managing Bright Brewery’s own calendar of premier events, including:
- Darker Days Festival
- Picnic In The Paddock Festival
- 5Zero Gravel/MTB Event
- Venue events such as Beer Launches, Community Events and others (in collaboration with our Venue Team)
The Events & Promotions Officer is also responsible for planning, implementing, managing offsite retail sales promotions, in collaboration with our Sales Team, to support our growing wholesale business. This includes:
- Beer Tastings
- Tap Takeovers
- Trade Shows
- Instore activations
- Visual Merchandising
- Others, as directed by the Marketing Manager
The right candidate will have experience in event coordination and or sales promotions, be a highly motivated and organised person with outstanding attention to detail and a desire to provide excellent customer service and experience.
YOUR KEY TASKS
- Managing all planning and logistics for our attendance at off-site festivals, events and trade shows (as above)
- Working at festivals and trade shows (setting up, pouring beers, etc) o Managing the upkeep and storage of Event equipment and inventory
- Planning, managing and operating our in-house Marquee Events (as above) including live music curation and bookings
- Creation and development of new, profitable in-house premier events at Bright Brewery, including live music curation and bookings o Working with the Venue team to plan and promote venue-based Events in Bright (as above)
- Working with the Sales team to plan and operate in-store tastings and promotions (as above).
- Assisting the sales team with both in store and venue activations (as above).
- Working with the Venue and Kitchen teams, create a workable Functions model for Bright Brewery
- Other Marketing support, as directed by the Marketing Manager. This may include:
- Distribution of beer samples
- Creation of posters, in-store Point of Sale material etc
- Other tasks, as directed
YOU HAVE
- A love for, and some knowledge of, craft beer
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Very strong attention to detail
- A shared commitment to Bright Brewery’s values: living a sustainable, authentic and active lifestyle
- Passion for the mountains and promoting products that are made with a sustainable focus
- The ability to organise and use your time effectively
- The ability to operate independently as well as in a team environment o Proven ability to work within financial budgets
- Proven experience in planning and running events
- An interest in, or love for, live music (preferred)
- Experience in, or a willingness to learn, basic graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite (preferred not must-have)
- Excellent customer service
- The ability to think quickly on your feet, problem solve, and use your initiative
- A current Victorian driver’s license
- A current Victorian RSA (or be willing to attain one before starting in this role)
THE ROLE
This is a full-time role based in Bright, Victoria. This role can not be performed remotely.
This role reports to the Marketing Manager, and works closely with all other departments, specifically the Sales, Venue, Logistics, Administration, and Brewing teams.
This role requires flexibility in your working week, and the ability and willingness to work nights, weekends and public holidays where required, particularly during Events season.
WHAT WE OFFER
The opportunity to secure a permanent position with one of Australia’s pioneering craft breweries, plus the opportunity to live and work in beautiful Bright, Victoria.
Employee benefits include:
- Green Transport bonus
- Subsidised Bootcamp or Yoga Space memberships
- Regular staff social events and gatherings (mountain bike rides, craft mornings, trail building, and more)
- Accrual of Brewery points for every hour worked to spend in-venue o Training and development opportunities
- Genuine work-life balance
TO APPLY
If this position sounds like you, or you have an interest in finding out more about working with us, then please get in touch!
Please send your resume and cover letter to the Marketing Manager at marketing@brightbrewery.com.au.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, July 31, 2022.
