National Events Manager-12- month contract

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company. Our hallmarks include a portfolio of iconic beverage brands—White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Olé Cocktail Co. alongside a collection of luxury wineries in the Okanagan Valley, notably Mission Hill Family Estate, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Martin’s Lane Winery, and CheckMate Artisanal Winery.

The National Events Manager (12-month contract) is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution of the industry’s highest quality consumer, trade, and media events with the goal of driving sales, creating positive brand awareness and affinity with all key audiences (customers, consumers, media, etc.), and building Mark Anthony’s profile as Canada’s premier alcohol beverage company..

What you'll do:

• Prepare and present detailed proposals for event participation to Sales, Brand, Trade, and Partnership teams, including determining event budgets and execution plans
• Maintain the annual event calendar and communicate updates internally and externally to all stakeholders
• Develop and execute robust event plans to ensure all events are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest professional standards
• Negotiate vendor contracts and manage all event logistics including décor, catering, entertainment, transportation, staffing, invitations, audio-visual, and insurance
• Develop and distribute event collateral such as booklets, order forms, branded promotional materials, wine cards, menus, and POS materials
• Assess event performance and prepare post‑event reports evaluating ROI, key wins, key losses, and opportunities for improvement
• Stay informed of in‑trade activities including pricing, programming, and route‑to‑market priorities, and align event plans accordingly

What you have:

• 5+ years of event management experience, preferably in a corporate in‑house or agency environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment
• Proven experience collaborating with multiple cross‑functional stakeholders
• Experience creating basic event collateral such as invitations and signage
• A creative, experiential event mindset with strong awareness of trends in events and activations
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and creative tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
• Prior experience in a leadership capacity is considered an asset
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and process driven with strong communication skills

Why Join Us?

Mark Anthony is committed to hiring, engaging, and growing qualified, talented, and motivated team members at every level of our organization. We offer competitive compensation that recognizes individual and company performance. The typical hiring range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 annually complemented by a bonus plan; the base pay is determined by market location and job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

Other perks include:

• Located in a prime Vancouver neighborhood (near transit)
• Hybrid work environment of 4-days a week in-office
• Company paid parking
• Complimentary building gym

We are growing a lasting legacy in the beverage alcohol industry, with people first. Apply now!

Mark Anthony Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who are eligible to work in Canada. We thank all candidates for their interest in MAG and we will reach out to those candidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter.

________________________________________________________________________

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made With Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.