"We believe it's all about the experience" – Healthy Spot Core Value #2 As employees at Healthy Spot we feel pride in the work that we do. We believe in inspiring healthy pet lifestyles by creating authentic experiences with customers and fostering a sense of community. At Healthy Spot, employees are team members, caregivers to four-legged friends, public educators, and role models. Our pride in our work is what allows us to exceptionally serve dogs, customers, the Healthy Spot team, and our communities. We are looking for a passionate, creative, hands-on individual to assume the role of the Marketing/Special Events Manager! This proactive individual must be a creative strategist and executor that passionately continues to increase awareness of Healthy Spot's mission statement and core values through working with customers, Healthy Spot team members, the community and vendors. He or she must be a great blend of being an innovator, developer, organizer, executor, relationship-builder and influencer! For this entrepreneurial individual, marketing/advertising/event planning must be a passion that allows his or her creative juices to flow! This unique individual will be a brand ambassador to Healthy Spot, and oversee all aspects of marketing, including but not limited to, advertising, event coordination, creating and maintaining relationships and partnerships, obtaining sponsorships, and overseeing direct mailing. As such, he/she will have a gregarious, extroverted personality who has the innate ability to easily connect with others. It is imperative that the individual fully believes in Healthy Spot's vision and have the natural ability to communicate the vision through events, direct mailing, and one-on-one contact with individuals. The Ideal Candidate… MUST LOVE DOGS! MUST LOVE PEOPLE! Must be an extrovert who has an innate quality of easily connecting with people! Must have a highly contagious energy around people – energy must be contagious! Must be a creative executor and also have extensive knowledge in strategic marketing Must have proven, extensive experience successfully conceptualizing, developing, and executing small and large-scale events from inception to completion Must have demonstrated success with grassroots marketing of planning and executing events from the ground up Must have demonstrated success of all types of marketing and advertising, including but not limited to, direct mailing advertising, web or email marketing Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast environment and have strong management skills with proven ability to drive projects to successful completion Must have great public speaking skills and writing skills Must have the ability and passion to get along with all walks of life, and be an expert at relationship-building and team-building Must have a progressive mind-set and creatively think outside of the box! Must be computer-savvy and having additional skills and knowledge of digital marketing a plus Must believe in high standards - does not accept mediocrity Must have excellent organization and project management skills, and adapt to change quickly and enthusiastically Must have familiarity with various marketing tactics and have strong analytical skills Must oversee budgets and timelines Must be meticulous and detailed-oriented to a fault Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs Must follow up with delegated projects or tasks in a timely matter Must be flexible, punctual and reliable Must be capable of working independently and in a team environment Must be a self-starter and quick learner Must have an operating vehicle and a valid California Driver License Must be able to work nights and weekends Must travel to all Healthy Spot store locations Must have at least 3 years experience in marketing The Marketing/Special Events Manager Will… -Represent Healthy Spot at all times as its brand ambassador in a gregarious and courteous manner with customers, community, partners and vendors -Conceptualize, develop, and successfully execute all marketing initiatives and execute special events that occur in all store locations and HQ -Oversee all current events at Healthy Spot such as Yappy Hour and Grand Opening events and continue to creatively execute new events that organically promote Healthy Spot's mission statement and core values within the community -Proactively establish and nurture relationships with nearby businesses and nonprofits with same or similar philosophies -Strategize and execute new marketing events while forming partnerships and sponsorships with other businesses and vendors for future collaboration -Measure, analyze and optimize marketing campaign data, prepare and deliver recommendations and trends -Form relationships with Healthy Spot team members in driving marketing events -Coordinate production of all visual assets and develop marketing material -Manage and coordinate the logistics for all events -Ensure that all marketing and advertising events are within budget -Be the point of contact for all marketing events and advertising campaigns Please respond with a resume. Please also articulate the following: Why you would be an immediate value adding team member Why you are the best candidate for the Marketing/Special Events Manager position What is your favorite breed Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. It's your opportunity to allow us to get to know your unique personality! Company Description We are a fast growing, upscale, upbeat, healthy and earth friendly pet products and services store. As our company grows, we are always looking to add new members to our team. We look for team members to grow with our company and are looking for individuals to stay with us long term. In that sense, our recruiting efforts are stringent to find the unique individual. We realize our success is based on our team members. Without the individual personalities and quirks that shine in and out of the Healthy Spot atmosphere, Healthy Spot would not exist. As such, we love to promote from within and spend time and resources to foster each team member's growth. We are proud to see team members grow from entry level to manager positions and see them gain skills and confidence both professionally and personally! Our Los Angeles stores make customers feel welcomed and at ease, and we have expanded into locations in Costa Mesa and Long Beach. We are committed to unleashing each family's passion for their dogs by offering the finest products and services, quality information and highest care while breeding social awareness of humane compassion and canine education for the community -- all for your dog's mind, body, and bowl.