Sr. Associate of Events

About the Role

Total Wine and More is seeking a Sr. Associate of Events who will play a key role in managing our vendor-driven events and activations within our store. This role works with internal partners on the Wine and Spirits team, as well as directly with our external partners to bring classes & activations to life through organization and strong project management skills. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple projects. Additional responsibilities include daily administration of the Events Management Platform. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Events.

You will

• Develop and project manage in‑store vendor classes and activations (including celebrity appearances, bottle signings, and tasting bar takeovers) in partnership with wine and spirits suppliers.
• Facilitate event execution with stores, vendors, and external partners, and coordinate marketing efforts, inventory needs, and labor resources.
• Assess, track, and communicate class fill rates, run of show expectations and event performance through reporting and weekly store communications.
• Maintain daily administration of the Events Management Platform, including uploading events to the website, resolving technical issues, and identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the store and customer experience.
• Create and present events‑related updates, insights, and reporting to stakeholders using Microsoft PowerPoint.

You will come with

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas, lookup functions, PivotTables, and data import and cleaning.
• High attention to detail with the ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and solutions‑oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 1–4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Previous experience in retail, events, or customer‑facing environments preferred.

We offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Generous store discounts 
• Health care plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision) 
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, Pre-tax commuter benefits 
• Disability & life insurance coverage 
• Paid parental leave 
• Pet insurance 
• Critical illness and accident insurance 
• Discounted home and auto insurance 
• College tuition assistance 
• Career development & product training 
• Consumer classes 
• & More! 

Grow with us

We recognize our team members are our biggest asset, and we value the critical role each play in contributing to the company’s success. It is our commitment to support and provide access to the resources needed to take care of their health and wellbeing. That is why we offer a variety of benefits, tools, and resources to support through our Total Rewards program. To view our full career page, click here: https://careers.totalwine.com/!

Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation. Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills and/or experience. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More.

Total Wine & More is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Total Wine & More makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. Total Wine & More is a Drug Free Workplace.

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The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply. The anticipated close date of this posting is 120 days from the posted date indicated above.