Events Manager - Mississauga, Canada - Wuxly Movement

Wuxly Movement

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At WUXLY, we produce plant-based outerwear of the highest quality, for all seasons. We are a proud, B-Corp certified company, and we are Made in Canada.

Our in-house expertise in design, pattern making, and têxtile sourcing, allows us to create highly technical and fashionable outerwear - and more.

Our unique capabilities, combined with our network of local manufacturing partners allow us to offer white glove service solutions for various partners needing customized, technical garments.

As Wuxly continues its growth as a leading Canadian outerwear brand, we are searching for a highly organized and enthusiastic Events Manager, to seek out, coordinate, and execute all direct-to-consumer and business-to-business events and tradeshows.

You will own the events schedule in its entirety, from planning to onsite execution, and will be a key player in the continued growth of Wuxly as an outerwear brand for all seasons.

This position is a full-time permanent position. In-person attendance, and onsite event execution is a requirement of the role.

Location:

Wuxly warehouse + offices, located at 1680 Courtneypark Drive East, Mississauga, as well as various events throughout North America.

What You'll Get Up To:

Collaborate with the marketing team to develop event concepts and themes that align with our brand values and support our strategies for growth.
Research and identify direct to consumer events that support our strategies for growth.
Lead briefing and debriefing meetings with all stakeholders prior to, and shortly after all events attended. Provide high level reports on all metrics available from these events.
Lead all logístical coordination around events and tradeshows participation, with the support of Wuxly's Operations team
Lead the planning for staffing of all events and tradeshows, with the support of Wuxly's People team
Oversee all live aspects of event logistics, including setup, breakdown, and onsite coordination.
Use data insights to inform future event strategies and decisionmaking.

Skills And Qualifications We're Looking For:

You exemplify Wuxly's core values of: Working Humble. Being Hungry for success. Leading with Heart in the way you treat others. Displaying Resourcefulness in your problem solving. And, having a team-first approach, allowing us to all Row Together.
1 or more years in working in live events or tradeshows role, with a sales focus.
Skilled and passionate about inperson, direct to consumer selling.
Able to work weekends as needed.
Valid passport for travel as needed.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of accountability.
Valid drivers license and consistent access to a vehicle.

Wuxly Movement values diversity in our team, as well as in our customers, suppliers and others.

We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or disability.

Wuxly Movement is committed to doing business with local manufacturers, vendors, and partners, and to be leaders in the efforts to reshore manufacturing in Ontario and Canada.

Wuxly Movement prioritizes recruiting and hiring local talent into positions to lead these initiatives, and are committed to being positive corporate citizens within our community.