Director of Events - Coffee Catering

Creature Coffee began as a modest mobile coffee cart, delivering smiles and espresso to the vibrant city of Austin. Over the years, it has grown significantly, roasting award-winning coffees and catering to over 500,000 cups annually at various events across Texas and Washington. The company partners with renowned brands such as Salesforce, Whole Foods, Microsoft, Ferrari, Madewell, and Tecovas, demonstrating its commitment to quality and excellence. Creature Coffee is known for its positive vibes, creativity, and strong connections, reflected from its colorful packaging to its collaborations with some of the world's finest coffee producers. Their slogan, "Let's be friends," embodies their business ethos, emphasizing relationship-building and community. For more information, visit https://creaturecoffee.co.

In the role of Director of Events, Creature Coffee seeks a dynamic and skilled professional who thrives at the crossroads of hospitality, sales, and flawless event execution. This position entails being the public face of Creature Coffee to clients, managing relationships from the initial conversation through contract signing, and ensuring every detail of the event is meticulously planned and executed. The Director of Events will play a pivotal role in establishing Creature Coffee's presence in the brand-new Phoenix market. This is a significant opportunity to build the territory from the ground up, directly linking growth to the candidate's hustle, creativity, and door-opening abilities. The speed and scale of market expansion depend heavily on the individual’s capability to secure new business and foster lasting client relationships.

The role requires proactive outreach, lead pipeline management, client consultation to understand event visions, and recommending coffee packages that enhance guest experiences. Delivering precise quotes, contracts, and managing payments with professionalism is key. Networking at industry events, client meetings, and online communities will be critical for expanding the brand's presence and forging meaningful partnerships. The Director of Events will oversee each event's planning and day-of execution, maintaining high standards and ensuring logistical details are accounted for. Leading with excellence, this role demands setting clear expectations, acting proactively to meet client needs, and collaborating closely with the Director team to align goals and adapt strategies. Maintaining organized records using designated tools like Close CRM and Flashquotes, communicating effectively through Slack, and continuously innovating the menu, brochures, systems, and client experience are also part of the responsibilities.

Additionally, the Director of Events will serve as a brand ambassador for Creature Coffee and the specialty coffee industry, completing full barista training to fully understand the product and culture. This position is full-time, involving office, event-based, and occasional remote work, offering a competitive salary of $58,000 base plus bonus and commission with on-target earnings around $70,000. The comprehensive benefits package includes a $3,000 yearly health and wellness stipend, paid time off with bank holidays, sick leave, company equipment, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. This role is perfect for a confident, grounded leader with a passion for sales, events, and coffee, ready to help Creature Coffee make a lasting impact in a new market.