The Lobby (fromthelobby.com) – a new shopping concierge service that brings up-and-coming fashion brands (think Cuyana, Amour Vert and GREATS) to customers at their offices to try on before they buy – is looking to hire a Marketing Events Assistant.
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Marketing Events Assistant, you will support the Events Coordinator in bringing The Lobby to life in the workplace setting. You will wear many hats from event preparation to operations and marketing support. You will get to create memorable experiences while having the opportunity to meet our awesome community.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The Marketing Event Assistant will support our in-office popup event initiatives from prep to execution. Specific responsibilities include:
Offsite Pop-Ups
- Load in and load out of event materials.
- Set-up and breakdown of events, including but not limited to furniture, signage, décor, and merchandise.
- Work as a Brand Ambassador for The Lobby on onsite events. Communicating the story of not just The Lobby but our featured brands.
- Support customers with sales and sign-up flow.
- Work cooperatively with our onsite partners.
Event Operations
- Track and prep all Pop-Up event inventory.
- Produce post-mortem documents to recap all event metrics.
- Reconcile event sales and sign-up information post event.
Marketing Support
- Support ad-hoc co-marketing initiatives
- Build out physical activation materials (swag bags, influencer samples, etc)
ABOUT YOU
- You are enthusiastic, positive and passionate about events; thirst for learning and sense of humor essential
- You are the ultimate storyteller! (You love learning about new brands and products and telling everyone about what's so cool about them)
- You have a deep love and knowledge of fashion
- Innate ability to sell (prior retail experience is a plus)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and able to think quick on your feet when problems arise
- Excellent interpersonal qualities and works well with others
- Results-driven, able to hit aggressive targets
- Strong sense of urgency and follow through
- Detail oriented and organized – able to juggle multiple things at once
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
- Dependable: During this critical stage of growth, we need you to do what you say you'll do, when you said you'd do it, and be there for the team 100%
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 year experience working events or retail preferred
- Ability to lift at least 40 lbs
- Able to stand for at least 4 hours
- Physically able to drive a delivery van and/or conduct courier deliveries throughout the city and peninsula as needed
- Must communicate fluently in English
- Have valid registration, insurance & license with at least one year driving experience.
- Pass a DMV & background check
More About Us:
Our members-only service removes all the hassles of traditional shopping, so customers don't have to deal with annoying return forms, printing shipping labels or going to the post office — and can discover and try new brands and products without any anxiety or stress.
We currently deliver to top companies in SF (from Google and Salesforce to Airbnb and Pinterest), and we are slated to launch three more cities over the next year. Although we are a small team, we're growing fast, and have been featured in Forbes and raised money from First Round Capital, SV Angel and other top e-commerce investors (including early investors in Pinterest, Refinery29, Cuyana and The RealReal).
The Lobby is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.