Events Manager (equestrian experience required, based in Ocala, FL)

Company Overview

For nearly 75 years, Schneider Saddlery has satisfied millions of customers by providing the largest and most up-to-date selection of quality equestrian products worldwide. Since our founding in 1948 by Milton Schneider, our family-owned company has maintained a dedication to value, product quality, innovation, customer service, and a love and commitment to the equestrian industry.

We seek team players who want to be challenged, who want to contribute to a positive culture, and who view their job as a place to reach their personal potential.

Position Summary

Schneiders was built on relationships generated through a long history of serving customers at major equestrian events. As part of our initiative to attract new equestrians to our brand, we are expanding our Events footprint and are beginning to attend additional key events across the nation.

The Events Manager will move our Event efforts from the experimentation phase to the mature, turnkey Mobile Store operation we desire. The Manager will foster relationships with the equestrian community, lead efforts to build our brand awareness, expand our customer base, drive sales, and ensure customer loyalty and repeat business.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Events planning, annual scheduling, project management, merchandising planning, and budgeting
• Mobile and Pop-Up Store logistics and operations
• Sales and marketing at Events
• Tracking, analysis, and communication of Events results across the organization
• Leadership and management of seasonal/temporary teams as well as internal and external partners
• Relationship development with barns, trainers, and the equestrian community

Experience and Qualifications:

• Extensive equestrian experience, preferably in the dressage, hunter/jumper and eventing disciplines, and active involvement in the equestrian community.
• Event management or related experience with demonstrated ability to develop and execute clear, repeatable processes that meet or exceed goals
• Availability for travel and to work Eastern time zone business hours when not traveling.
• Experience managing processes and projects against tight deadlines and through all levels of the organization.
• Excellent time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to lead, manage and inspire part-time, temporary and seasonal customer-facing teams, as well as internal and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Excel. Experience with collaboration and project management software tools. Ability to learn new software readily.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting salary of $55,000-$70,000 with bonus opportunities.
• Generous benefits: full-time employees are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, 401K, and paid time off. Our employees are our brand ambassadors and are rewarded with a generous employee discount and product stipend.

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