the ideal candidate:

• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, working to moving deadlines whilst maintaining a resilient & adaptive attitude to changing priorities
• Impressive organisational skills are essential
• Able to effectively communicate at all levels of the business
• Able to build strong positive relationships with all internal & external stakeholders
• Exceptional agency management and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with frequent travel and event involvement
• Thrives in fast-paced environments managing multiple projects

about us: 

itsu is the healthy eating, Asian inspired quick service retail & grocery brand with over 70 stores in the UK and a leading grocery business across Europe and beyond. Renowned for its best-in-class food made fresh in every shop every day, itsu has huge global ambitions with a commitment to continue to open many more stores and intensify the growth of its already thriving grocery arm. With its best-is-class healthy food, latest technology, innovation, and talented workforce, itsu is the future of fast food.

D&I statement: 

itsu [grocery] is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for all of our opportunities.

When applying for a role with us, please remove your: full name, name of University/School, address, email address and any photos of you on your CV and covering letter. non-anonymised CVs may not be reviewed. 

Scope of the role:

As Events Manager you’ll work alongside the Brand, Marketing & Sales teams to deliver best in class physical activations, showcasing the itsu brand & getting our products into people’s hands in the most beautiful & effective way possible.

Airstream

• Manage the booking, budgeting, stock supply and production of assets for all activations using the itsu airstream including HQ, retailer, and high footfall sampling.
• Where possible, attend cook ups and the first day of sampling tours/events.
• Work closely with the agency partner to ensure the airstream, marketing collateral, and all equipment is in good condition and is adequately resourced
• Conduct quarterly reviews with agency parent to review performance and track and compare invoices to ensure value for money.
• Constantly look to iterate and innovate the way we activate, taking inspiration from events, competitors, our restaurants & more.

Trade & Consumer shows 

• Lead on the planning and activation of all itsu [grocery] trade and consumer shows [utilising the air stream and bespoke stands], including booking, budgeting, stock supply, and briefing of marketing assets.
• Work closely with agency partners to ensure all itsu [grocery] production standards are me.

International

• Oversee the airstream and trade/consumer show activation in international markets, working closely with the international marketing team.

QB & events

• Work alongside the HR team to assist in the planning and activation of best-in-class internal company events.

Agency management

• Develop a good working relationship with all agency partners
• Lead on feedback/ reviews and new tenders

what we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays  (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working (2 days WFH)
• Opportunity to work from home abroad 
• 50% employee discount in itsu shops

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