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 Food and Beverage team is largely responsible for our success. Some of our tent pole events and clients include: Bacon and Beer Classic; Taco Takedown; Whiskey Feast; Lions, Tigers and Brews at U.S. zoos; Time Out; Etsy; Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce; Greenhouse; and Midwest Adventures.

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.

Cannonball is seeking a Business Development Associate dedicated to growing his or her skills while also making a splash here on our team. You will develop keen sales and events skills by joining our Food and Beverage team and assisting with outreach to hundreds of vendors. 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

• Own the lifecycle of vendor relations including initial outreach, onboarding, correspondence leading up to event, post-festival follow-up, and maintaining relationships

• Comfortable in a sales position that includes cold-calling

• Create and maintain vendor database and updating when necessary

• Responsible for calling all vendors and maintaining a friendly demeanor

• Address vendor questions related to the project throughout planning process

Event Execution:

• Support multiple departments including food and beverage, operations and programming as needed leading up to event

• On-site vendor management at events across multiple markets

• Internal logistic and coordination support

• Previous business development and/or sales experience

• Passion for sales, events, and food & beverage

• Proven multitasker who can stay on top of several projects at once under tight deadlines and accommodate rapid changes

• Capable of researching and maintaining databases across multiple platforms

• Motivated independent worker

• Dedicated, enthusiastic and always willing to go the extra mile

• Have strong connections with industry partners and vendors

• Comfortable on the phone pitching event in cold-call format with potential vendors
  

• Creative, curious and entrepreneurial spirit; loves thinking of and executing new ideas
  

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree (related degree with relevant work experience is a plus)

• Live in the New York City metro area

You should be able to easily meet in the city at our office in NoHo.

Benefits and Perks

Competitive salary; 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 (contractor for the first 90 days, and thereafter with employee status)

To Apply

Please include your resume and cover letter. Only those who are selected to interview will be contacted.