Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez, and more, is a growing global company thatvalues your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone andoffers career growth and development opportunities, as well ascompetitivetotal compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel's commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all.Bel Brands USA has been named Chicago's "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" for 10years in a row. The company has headquartes in Chicago for our Bel Cheese business and in New York City for GoGo Squeez. Bel operates five manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI, Leitchfield, KY, and Brookings, SD, Nampa, ID, and Traverse City, MI.
Job Description Summary
The Marketing & Sales Executive and Event Assistant role involves extensive responsibilities, spanning across calendar management, travel coordination, expense reporting, event planning, and operational support. The position involves multitasking, attention to detail, and proactive planning. This is a hyrbrid role based in our downtown Chicago loop office.
Specifically, this role includes managing calendars, meeting requests, and travel schedules, as well as preparing expense reports and reconciling statements. Internal and external visitor registration and proactive preparation of essential materials are also key responsibilities. You will lead, develop, and execute internal and external industry events, including Winter and National Sales Meetings, off-site company summits, and various trade shows. Key aspects include venue coordination, budget management, and post-event analysis. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day operations involve managing product sample requests, overseeing the Disney Partnership Hospitality Fund budget and ticket distribution, and coordinating important legal documentation.
Overall, this position requires strong organizational skills, negotiation abilities, relationship management, and a proactive approach to support the strategic and operational needs of the CCO and VP Marketing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
CCO & VP Marketing Support
Event Management
Operational Support
Qualifications and Competencies
Minimum degree and experience required:
Performance Expectations: Confidentiality, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, attention to detail, and thoroughness of work performed; ability to gain the trust and respect of management, coworkers; maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with other employees is essential to accomplish goals and objectives of the Department.
Working Conditions: Work is performed largely in a hybrid office environment, required 2-days in office (generally Tuesdays and Wednesdays), and flexibility for up to 3 depending on schedule of visitors. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns related to meetings and trade shows. Periodic travel may be required, supporting 10+ meetings and trade shows annually.
Total Rewards:
Base Salary: $70,000 - 80,000 (non-exempt role)
Annual Incentive/Bonus potential: 7%
Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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