About Cannonball
It’s an exciting and fun time here at Cannonball! As a New York City-based, M/WBE-certified event production company, we’re dedicated to creating big, bold, one-of-a-kind experiences. Cannonball is the fastest growing food and beverage events company in the country, and the Sponsorship Team is largely responsible for our success. Some of our tentpole events and clients include: Bacon and Beer Classic; Taco Takeover; Whiskey Feast; and more.
 
About Our Team
A dedicated team of foodies and adventurers, we live for delicious, heart-stopping fun. If we aren't exploring the latest Big Apple pop-up, exhibit or show, you can probably find us at happy hour, brainstorming some crazy new event concept over cocktails (and anything bacon-wrapped). In addition to our passion for events and new experiences, we bring together a diverse mix of perspectives and expertise, a commitment to hard work and integrity, and many years of experience.

About the Position
Cannonball is seeking an Event Production Coordinator dedicated to growing his/her skills while also making a splash here, on our team. You will develop keen marketing skills by assisting our marketing team with several campaigns. You will also gain hands-on experience by contributing to event preparation, execution, and wrap-up. We are seeking a passionate and hardworking person with a positive attitude who is highly social, excited about learning, and ready to give it 110%!

• Vendor Onboarding: act as promotional liaison between Cannonball and participating restaurants and vendors, create and manage list of vendors for each event location based on research, onboard and assist in the management of vendor relationships prior to, during and after each festival

• Event Research and Execution: support food & beverage managers in multiple markets; assist in researching local vendors and unique food and beverage concepts for events.

About You
●      Comfortable on the phone pitching event in cold-call format with possible vendors
●      Highly collaborative, fostering strong relationships across all parts of the business
and must enjoy learning and sharing knowledge
●      Passionate about events and care deeply about customer experience
●      Support on-site during festivals to watch all of your hard work come together!
●      Thorough research skills and ability to analyze and make suggestions based on findings

Additional Info
May be remote and WFH. Hours may vary based on best time of day to call chefs/managers and time zones
 
Benefits and Perks
Competitive pay; traveling the country for events; connecting with key contacts in the entertainment/hospitality/media industry; attending fun events/team outings; working closely with the CEO
 
Duration
Full-Time or Freelance December-June

To Apply
Please include your resume and cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for the position. Only those who are selected to interview will be contacted.