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About Us:

Music Forward transforms young lives, inspires careers, and champions a more inclusive music industry. Music Forward bridges our communities to the music industry, empowers ambition, and creates momentum to redefine what is possible for the youth and industry we serve. Music Forward invites everyone to play a part in moving culture forward; join the movement by following @MusicForward, and learn more at www.musicforwardfoundation.org.

The Job

The Charitable Partnerships Manager (CPM) implements the development strategy, focusing on individual and major giving, and stewardship of foundation and government funders. The Manager plays a central role in steering moves management efforts across organizational events and communications, and keeps the team informed of fundraising campaigns and strategies. The Manager shapes internal processes and procedures that are rooted in fundraising best practices and that promote organizational scalability in accordance with Music Forward’s three-year strategic framework (FY23 – FY25).

The Manager thrives in engaging and mobilizing Music Forward’s stakeholders to steward major contributors to Music Forward’s mission. The Manager serves in a front-facing capacity and represents the organization to key constituent groups including donors, both individual and corporate, and industry partners and professionals. employees.

This position is based in Los Angeles and reports to the Executive Director. The Manager oversees related contractors and interns.

Details

• Drives implementation of annual development plan to meet plan benchmarks. Oversees campaign development and execution, focusing on individual and major giving. Makes recommendations for changes, improvements, and increased outcomes, and prepares reports for Executive Team and Board of Directors.

• Implements individual giving strategy to fulfill and grow $250k annual target. Designs and implements a comprehensive donor cultivation and stewardship plan inclusive of direct mail appeals, digital campaigns, engagement opportunities, and other outreach and communication strategies; engages stakeholders and identifies, cultivates, and solicits donors; drives expansion of the membership program, the Music Forward Alliance; works with the marketing team to increase annual revenues sourced through digital and in-person activations including auctions. Integrates individual giving strategy across events and programming.

• Manages contributor communications, mailings and other outreach. Develop, recommend, draft and execute contributor communications. Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure communications align with the Music Forward brand and coordinate with other departments and external vendors to ensure timely deployment within budget. Distribute and maintain acknowledgement letters and other recognition communications and materials.

• Steward foundation relationships and oversee grant submissions and reporting. Work with grant contractor to identify and submit applications to meet plan goals.

• Track moves management across revenue channels: Refine tracking processes and manage CRM system to keep records accurate and stakeholders informed. Refine reporting to inform strategies and communications.

• Serve as an active member of our team: Participate in and lead brainstorming, research, and creative ideation; join required staff calls and meetings; support additional duties as assigned or requested.

What you bring

• 5+ years in fundraising or related fields with experience in leadership or management roles.

• High level of comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a demonstrated ability to meet priorities.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire a variety of audiences and articulate the importance of Music Forward’s work in a compelling manner. Persuasive writing skills, and presentation skills.

• Tenacious commitment to tracking and achieving goals.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.

• Ability to engage with diverse groups of people, internally and externally.

• Familiarity with fundraising and/or CRM database, Salesforce donor database management experience preferred.

• Proficient/advanced use of MS Excel and MS Office Suite.

• Willingness to travel and/or work alternative schedules including nights/weekends. Possess a car or has regular access to reliable transportation. Mileage is reimbursed per federal rates for work related travel (not regular commuting). A valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance required for business driving.

• College degree or equivalent experience.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $68k-$77k depending on experience. Excellent benefits include 100% paid medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances. Generous paid holidays (12) and paid sick leave (10 days), access to discounts and tickets to live entertainment events. 401k match. Individual professional development budget.

Music Forward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any of employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Music Forward Foundation

Liquid Sunshine is the full-service, in-house creative marketing agency for Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and its 125 leading beverage brands, including Dr Pepper, Snapple, Keurig, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, 7UP, Bai, A&W, Core, Canada Dry, Mott’s, and Schweppes. Our mission is to help grow KDP’s iconic and refreshing brands with equally iconic and refreshing creative communications and experiences.

We are seeking an ACD/Art Director with a head for big, culture-driving ideas and the hands to bring them to life through exceptional craft as Liquid Sunshine enters an exciting new phase of growth in capabilities, brand assignments, and creative excellence. You’ll expand your skills and raise your creative game as you collaborate with a diverse team of award-winning writers, art directors, designers, and producers to concept and produce work across virtually every channel.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

•Create culture-driving, business-building big brand work in every medium, from mass broadcast film and web video, to targeted social and influencer campaigns, to attention-getting activation and sponsorship programs

•Apply your tasty, smart, and conceptual visual skills to a variety of other brand and corporate needs, including video and photo shoots of our products, people, and places; and content to support our Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, and Sustainability efforts

•Concept and produce content at the forefront of new media and technology, including e-Com, mobile gaming, DCO, DTC and everything else that’s new and next

•See your ideas through from concept to execution, working with producers, project managers and other internal and external partners to execute with brilliance

•Collaborate with the Brand Design group to bring to life ideas in print, OOH, digital, retail, and social as needed

•Proactively identify opportunities to tap into or incorporate the latest trends in pop culture, creativity, executional approaches & techniques, and broader inspirations, innovations and interruptions

•Champion and contribute to a culture of diversity, inclusion, personal growth, winning, and fun

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

•A minimum of 8 years of experience as an Art Director (Sr, ACD or CD) or Designer at an agency, brand, publisher, or social media platform

•A killer portfolio of smart, entertaining, culture-driving work that demonstrates a talent for coming up with simple, original ideas and innovative approaches across channels, especially in digital and social

•A strong ability to concept multiple ideas quickly

•The visual skills and attention to detail to execute superbly in a variety of mediums

•The flexibility to work as part of a team one day, independently the next. You adapt to new ideas, processes and business problems with ease and enthusiasm

•Determination, ingenuity, and a great attitude in the face of obstacles, deadlines, and ambiguity

•The optimism to think bigger, the curiosity to dig deeper, and the passion to do better

•Proficiency with the appropriate Mac-based tools of your trade (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Sketch, Keynote, et al)

•Strong comping skills required

•Editing and gif/animation/motion skills are a big plus

•A love for, and experience in, the beverages category

•In-house experience a bonus

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Plano, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott’s® and The Original Donut Shop®. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America.

Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Guest Services Director oversees Customer Service, Recreation – Entertainment, the Gift Shop, and Salon Services; supervises Guest Services Department staff, receptionists and volunteers; is a member of the interdisciplinary and management team; and instructs all staff to ensure their involvement in each guest’s life. The Guest Services Director is responsible for ensuring personal life Recreation, and programs to encourage and stimulate customers to enjoy full and rich lives. The Guest Services Director supports customers in maintaining their typical/preferred routines during their stay in a center.
The Guest Services Director listens to what customers want, advocates for their quality of life, maintains flexibility to meet the needs of a variety of customers, and delivers on the small but important requests.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
2. Demonstrates knowledge of the services provided by the center.
3. Works with center staff in resolving customer concerns. If unable to resolve, reports to Administrator/ED;
4. Provides training and serves as a facility-wide coach to maintain the highest level of customer service.
a. Trains all new and existing staff in the Genesis approach to customer service and the benefits and value of involvement in Guest Services. Presents the Customer Service component of new employee Orientation.
b. Provides additional customer service training monthly and as needed based on feedback from center management, employees, customer satisfaction survey results, complaints and observation by the Guest services director using course work from Genesis U and other sources.
c. Promotes a culture that understands and is focused on excellent customer service.
5. Works with individual departments to identify what they can do to promote excellent customer service within their part of the team. Sets standards for each department.
6. Manages the monthly and annual customer satisfaction survey process within the facility, responsible for the facility’s customer satisfaction scores and response rates.
7. Manages the Discharge Follow-up process. Ensures that discharged patients are contacted within 72 hours after discharge.
8. Collects data and reports to the QI Committee on Customer Satisfaction and customer service activity within the facility.
9. Coordinates the Partner Program to ensure successful transition of new patients into Center life, including: ensuring that rooms are ready for new Admissions – readmissions; obtaining preference and choice profile from patient and/or family; becomes familiar with new customers within 48 hours of admission.
10. Ensures a meaningful Guest Services program for all guests that includes creative, intellectual, physical, service, social, and spiritual individual and group opportunities each week based on the customer’s needs, interests, abilities, preferences, treatment plans and goals.
a. Assists with scheduling of patient’s/resident’s day to support their preferred routine.
b. Encourages patient/resident involvement in Guest Services planning.
11. Works closely with all departments (Dining Services, Nursing, Environmental, Rehabilitation, Social Services, etc.) to coordinate offerings, celebrations, and customer service.
12. Communicates Recreation and resources available through newsletters, flyers, calendars of events, personal contact, etc. on a timely basis.
13. Provides resources for the special interests of customers, whenever possible, as well as materials for independent activity. Maintains flexibility in the program for spontaneous Recreation; ensures facility is supporting customers in maintaining preferred routines
14. Surveys guests periodically for input on programs, classes, outings, demonstrations, social gatherings, etc.
15. Evaluates the effectiveness of Guest Services in terms of:
a. Enhancing the quality of the each person’s life;
b. Meeting goals and performance objectives of the program;
c. Evaluating feedback from patients, families, staff, volunteers, resource people, administration, and consultants; and
d. Reporting findings and recommendations to the Center Quality Improvement Committee.
16. Ensures that all required Recreation Documentation (Assessments, MDS, Care Plan, Progress Notes, etc.) completed and up to date.
17. Establishes and maintains an effective volunteer program through recruiting, screening, orienting, training, supervising, evaluating, and recognizing volunteers.
18. Supervises, organizes, evaluates and monitors Guest Services staff, including Recreation staff and receptionists.
19. Develops positive relationships with patients’ families;
a. Orients family members to the Guest Services’ role, and the Genesis philosophy on customer service/satisfaction.
b. Encourages families to volunteer and to participate in programs, (identifies interests, associations, occupations, etc. of family members in an effort to identify additional resources/contacts for facility programming) evaluate and make suggestions to enhance Guest Services.
20. Responsible for coordinating/leading family/resident/community meetings.
21. Develops positive relationships with the community:
a. Utilizes community resources to enhance Guest Services;
b. Encourages community organizations to include patients/residents in their events.
22. Demonstrates sensitivity to all cultural differences that may have an impact on the guest experience.
23. Ensures that all Guest Services programs adhere to safety and infection control standards.
24. Prepares the yearly budget for Guest Services. Monitors the budget monthly and reports variances to Administration.
25. Keeps abreast of Federal, State and local requirements that relate to Guest Services programming.
26. Maintains confidentiality when dealing with patients/residents, their families and records.
27. Demonstrates knowledge of rights and concerns for the welfare of all patients/residents.
28. Ensures that Guest Services complies with Genesis policies and procedures and federal/state regulations.
29. Serves as a member of the center management team and contributes to committees within the center, e.g., Quality Improvement, Customer at Risk, Recruitment and Retention, etc.
30. Performs other duties as requested.

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Genesis

Vantaca’s vision is big. We are the leading community management performance software that enables owners and operators, community management teams, and boards and associations to improve business performance. More than just accounting and management software, it is business operating software that helps increase revenue, efficiency, flexibility, and control. A modern cloud architecture with a single-platform design that adapts to 100% of business processes, has proactive reporting, and can integrate with the software and banking partners of choice. Vantaca is focused exclusively on community management and is the trusted and proven technology leader in the community association management industry.

We are a winning team that believes in working together to make big ideas happen. We are a collaborative and visionary group that holds ourselves accountable for our results. Our ability to be nurturing and agile allows us to adapt to change and support each other through any challenges that come our way. We are customer-centric, meaning that we put our customers’ needs and preferences at the heart of our work. We are authentic game changers that are building something cool and people like it here.

Overview

As an Implementation Manager, you are responsible for hiring & maintaining an A+ Team of Implementation Consultants, driving performance and professional growth through support and leadership. You are constantly looking to improve efficiency while providing white-glove service to our customers in the onboarding phase. Vantaca’s customers’ experiences are at the center of every decision. You will work closely with Sales to support sales demands and Customer Success as the customer transitions from onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Hiring and maintaining an A+ Team
• Provide on-the-spot feedback and has regular performance and coaching conversations
• Create a collaborative environment that encourages the sharing of ideas and the promotion of innovation 
• Key deliverables of team are completed on time
• Overseeing the response time & quality of support tickets of clients in the implementation phase
• Put customer needs at the center of the business strategy and promotes a customer-focused culture
• Report metrics to CX leaders
• Stay up to date on product knowledge, the functionality of product features, and industry-specific norms
• Manage under-performing employees by defining action plans to coach employees up or out of the organization 
• Set the vision and defines the strategy for the team
• Align the team and individual goals to company goals 
• Defines KPIs and tracks progress on a regular basis
• Influence, inspire, and motivate others to participate and take action
• Encourage team to think differently and re-evaluate people, processes and technology to see if they can do it better
• Use knowledge, skills, and perspectives to promote innovation that can benefit the company and produce reliable outcomes
• Provide direction and regular reviews of strategic account plans
• Maintains relationships with largest or most strategic accounts 

Requirements

• You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, project management, information systems, operations management, supply chain management, or other related field
• You have at least 2 years’ experience or a combination of education and experience in the above and you’re awesome at it
• Minimum of 2 years of proven management experience
• You’ve got phenomenal communication skills and are an innovative problem-solver
• You’re highly organized and really good at prioritizing your workload
• You are great at interacting with people – customers, clients and coworkers. Your communication with everyone is professional, positive and constructive. 
• You are a terrific public speaker and comfortable with leading meetings
• You’ve got a strong technology background, data management skills and you’re advanced with Excel
• You have a proven ability to lead a team
• A well-developed interpersonal style and exceptional influencing skills, with a proven ability to maintain strong relationships across all levels in the business
• Passion for customers, appreciation of customer perspective, and ability to advocate on their behalf
• A proven aptitude for approaching challenges with creativity; natural curiosity and willingness to dive into the industry and our innovative products and features
• Comfortable working in a scaling environment; champion of change and process improvement
• Effectively presents individual and organizational perspectives to groups clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to handle and resolve conflict by seeking common ground amongst all involved parties.
• Able to articulate complex solutions to individuals/customer executives.
• Ability to determine true issues/barriers to achieving agreement and effectively navigate discussions no matter what the situation.
• Understands how metrics tie to overall company performance and clearly articulates the rationale behind team goals to team members.
• Track record of developing employees for internal promotion and new roles 

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Named on Inc 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies (2021 and 2022).
• Named a Inc 5000 Vet 100 Private company multiple years in a row.
• 2021 Winner of Costal Entrepreneur Award.
• Our eNPS is +82! (Google it, that is sweet)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision kick in day one.
• 401K with Company Match.
• Remote Flexible – come to the office when needed.
• Unlimited PTO (Required to take minimum time per year).

How we work and Where We Call Home

The Wilmington area really has something for everyone. Historic Downtown Wilmington runs along the Cape Fear River and offers dozens of shops, restaurants, and live entertainment opportunities. If you want to spend some time outdoors, get some sun or go surfing or fishing, you can pick a spot along one of our beautiful beaches. All throughout the city and surrounding areas, you’ll find great shopping, eateries, local breweries, and much more. Whether you’re looking for country, city, or beach life – you can find it in Wilmington.

If interested, reach out to [email protected]

Vantaca

THE COMPANY

ABOUT VINCE

Established in 2002, Vince is a leading global luxury apparel and accessories brand best known for creating elevated yet understated pieces for every day. The collections are inspired by the brand’s California origins and embody a feeling of warm and effortless style. Vince designs uncomplicated yet refined pieces that approach dressing with a sense of ease.

Known for its range of luxury products, Vince offers women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, and home for a global lifestyle. Vince products are sold in prestige locations worldwide. The Company operates 44 full-price retail stores, 14 outlet stores and its e-commerce site, vince.com. The Company is headquartered in New York and operates a design studio in Los Angeles.

Vince is searching for talent to contribute to the future development of the brand who have passion, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. As a company, we are committed to offering our employees a challenging and rewarding work environment, opportunities for growth and development, a customer focused culture, a community to “give-back”, and competitive pay and benefits.

SUMMARY

Vince is seeking a dynamic, customer service driven Full-Time Store Manager.

The Store Manager is responsible for the daily operation of the store. He/she must demonstrate leadership by maximizing profits, sales and the customer service experience. The Store Manager will hire, train and manage store associates to achieve the sales and profit goals, while also ensuring that store maintains excellent visual presentation and housekeeping standards. The Store Manager operates the store in accordance with the company’s operational guidelines while also following all loss control procedures and ensuring proper floor coverage to maximize store volume.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

· Achieve and exceed productivity and sales plan expectations

· Improve profitability by managing controllable expenses such as payroll, supplies and shrinkage

· Set an example of exceptional customer service by leading sales efforts on the selling floor

· Teach and monitor each associate to do client development

· Recruit, train, motivate and retain quality sales associates. Have bench strength for potential open positions.

· Set goals and manage to expectations by clearly communicating to the staff the metrics by which success is measured in each area of the business

· Meet monthly with each associate to discuss performance by reviewing productivity vs. goals. Coach and provide suggestions for improvement as necessary and address with progressive documentation as required.

· Maintain a high level of visual merchandising and housekeeping standards

· Perform daily paperwork reconciliation and other operational tasks

· Protect store assets and inventory. Reconcile inventory to identify and reduce shrinkage.

· Implement company policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION:

· Minimum three years experience in retail management

· Full understanding of specialty retail, including business development, visual merchandising and store operations

· Computer skills to include operation of retail point of sale system, Word, Excel and email

· Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move objects weighing up to 15 pounds when merchandising the sales floor and use ladders or stairs

· Strong leadership critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Delegate responsibility and work to the staff.

· Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills allowing for communication of the company’s goals and objectives

· A positive, outgoing, high-energy personality that is entrepreneurial, who is sales focused and takes full ownership of the store’s business at all levels

· A mentor and leader to staff and peers. Developing individual’s strengths and identifying opportunities.

· A trainer able to teach skills in customer service, selling, and operations

Vince offers a competitive benefits package designed to meet the unique needs of our team members. Some benefits are provided automatically at no cost and others require an active election. Those benefits include:

Healthcare

· Elective Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare FSA & Dependent Care FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)

· Employer-paid telephonic mental health counseling & other types of mental health support

· Up to $600 Annual Gym Reimbursement

Financial

· 401(k) auto-enrollment with employer match (Traditional and/or Roth)

· Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Insurance (additional coverage available at a buy-up)

· Travel & Entertainment Discounts

· Elective Employee Stock Purchase Plan

· Elective Discounted Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Legal Insurance

· Elective Accident & Critical Illness coverage

· Elective pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking

Time Off

· A minimum of 12-weeks fully paid parental leave with those with over 1 year of tenure

· Competitive Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal & Company Holidays, minimum vacation starts at 3 weeks annually

Product

· Clothing Allowance & Merchandise Discounts

Pay Range for this role: $75-$95K Annual Salary

Vince is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Vince, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Vince

THE PERSON

Are you a highly skilled multi-unit operator that is self-motivated and results driven? Do you have a successful track record of driving business successfully in the event/hospitality sector? Are you adept at acquiring talent and building teams that are results oriented? Do you excel at understanding and disseminating financial information to your teams effectively? If you are looking for an opportunity to make your mark at a dynamic, fast paced, growing company, then we want to talk to you!

Our ideal Regional Operations Manager is:

• Adaptable – You are flexible, resourceful and can wear many hats. You are always looking for ways to improve and can look at a business with a critical eye. You are timely, proactive, and always follow through.
• A Strong Leader – You are a team player who will not pass the buck. You can motivate, delegate effectively and are great at developing people. Unafraid of having crucial conversations, you are empathetic but firm, and are strong with conflict resolution.
• Confident – You are not afraid of new challenges, facing new opportunities head-on. You desire feedback but are able to give open, fair, candid assessment when needed.
• Analytical – You can effectively process financial information and can express the needs of the business to your teams. You have an entrepreneurial mentality and are exceptionally organized in all tasks that you undertake.
• A Communicator – You are a successful communicator and liaison between the field and home office. You understand the hospitality/liquor industry and embrace our non-traditional business hours.

Our Regional Operations Manager has the pulse on their markets and can anticipate challenges before they manifest into larger issues. The ideal candidate has high energy, a strong sense of urgency, but is humble with a sense of humor. We are looking for someone who shares our core values and operates with integrity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Regional Operations Manager will report to our home office in Columbus, Ohio but could also live in Charlotte, Nashville, or Indianapolis. The Regional Operations Manager will also be responsible for new locations in the Atlanta and Raleigh markets as they open. This position reports to the Director of Operations.

The job responsibilities include:

Management

• Lead, manage and hold accountable four GM’s and five locations (with a possible 2-3 additional locations)
• Facilitate weekly team meetings, and individual one-on-ones with direct reports
• Responsible for succession planning (develop GM’s and team members)
• In charge of labor scheduling and payroll for each location
• Responsible for HR team member life cycle; advise management and staff
• Work with team to maximize profitability in our space
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws in each location
• Works with Rise Operators to ensure adequate team member staffing

Operations

• Accountability for achieving quarterly, 1 and 3-year goals according to the departmental/organizational vision
• Learn and hold teams accountable to abide by local liquor and employment laws
• Responsible for following budgets and forecasts
• Responsible for all financial reporting (day to day monitoring, projections, opportunities, labor, sales trends, training investments)
• Responsible for revenue growth of each location; monitor revenues, ensure consistency on how all locations perform

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 5+ years high volume food/beverage/alcohol
• 3+ years multi-unit background
• Experience in running large facilities with 50+ team members
• Experience with growing large facility revenues and profit growth
• Flexible weekday schedule with weekends and late nights required
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% (overnight stays)
• Ability to work in a typical bar environment; ability to fulfill operational role when needed
• Four-year degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred

• Oversight of P & L’s of each individual location ($5-10m minimum per location)
• HR/Employee Relations for each site
• Experience with Google Drive, Restaurant 365, POS systems
• Food safety certifications where required
• Apple/Mac familiarity

Desired

• Entertainment (bowling, arcades, games, arena venues, experiential environments) background
• Experience in working in a bar environment
• Experience with opening new venues/location

THE COMPANY – Rise Brands

Established in 2013 and based out of Columbus, Ohio, Rise Brands is a highly collaborative organization with clearly defined core values. We develop edgy, immersive consumer engagements and bring them to life through unique brand experiences, such as 16-Bit Bar and Arcade, Pins Mechanical Company, and No Soliciting, a members-only speak-easy club. Our organization offers:

• Personal and professional growth
• Opportunities with new brands and locations
• Focused leadership and growth plan
• Opportunities within the company due to explosive growth
• Casual dress: Jeans, t-shirts, and sneakers encouraged!
• Flexibility of setting own travel schedules

WHY Rise Brands?

Rise Brands is full of diverse, cool people! As Regional Operations Manager, you have an opportunity to be your true, authentic self with the chance to build and advance exciting new brands for years to come.

Benefits: Med/Dental/Vision, company paid Life policy, company paid STD/LTD, voluntary life AD&D for employee, spouse and children. Paid Time Off, 401(k) with match after eligibility requirements are met to enter the plan.

Our Core Values are:

• Authentic + Fun
• Focused + Deliberate
• Engaged + Creative
• Passionate + Thoughtful
• If you want the opportunity to be a part of our growing company, apply to Rise Brands today!

Rise Brands

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (www.aiaa.org) in Reston, VA seeks a Client Executive and Sales Capture Manager who will be responsible for developing sales opportunities with aerospace companies. Reporting to the Director, Revenue Development, you will be tasked with growing the relationship between AIAA and its corporate members and customers. You will grow engagement and deepen relationships with employees of existing corporate members; maintain and grow the recurring annual dues of corporate customers and drive sales of other AIAA products (including event sponsorships, exhibits and advertising). This requires a thorough understanding of the Institute’s broad range of products, services, events, strategic investments, staff and procedures.

AIAA has a Flexible Workplace, where staff work primarily remote, but are required to attend meetings in the office and collaborate in person as needed. Candidates must reside in the Washington, DC metro area.

Basic Purpose:

• Meet or exceed key order and revenue targets as assigned.
• Aid in the identification, qualification, assessment, and development of business opportunities, by performing market research, including analysis of customer budgets.
• Development of creative value propositions and business cases for customers based on their needs or market feedback to uniquely position AIAA to capture new opportunities.
• Implement the win strategy, customer engagement strategy and translate into a capture and proposal development plan.
• Execute capture activities to gain and maintain stakeholder (senior management, partners, and teammates) buy-in, support, and commitment of resources required to successfully shape, respond to, and win business with new and existing customers.
• Coordinate and manage capture activities, reviews, and customer briefings.
• Design and implement strategic account plans that expands the customer relationship and maximizes revenue capture securing buy-in from team and Institute leadership
• Ensure revenue growth across AIAA product lines by meeting or exceeding sales targets for corporate membership, product sponsorship, exhibitions, and advertising
• Develop, maintain, and expand a pipeline of prospective customers for assigned customer segments
• Successfully articulate the AIAA value proposition for each product and customer segment
• Provide customers high value through a combination of off-the-shelf and custom opportunities

Accountabilities:

• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Assess, clarify, and validate customer needs on an ongoing basis
• Create actionable and implementable customer roadmaps for assigned corporate members.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to established guidelines
• Keep accurate records of sales, revenue, invoices, within AIAA’s information technology system.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers

Position Dimensions:

• Enlists the support of Sales Team, implementation resources, service resources, and other operations and fulfillment resources as needed
• Coordinates Institute executive leadership involvement with customer management as necessary
• Coordinates closely with sales team and other customer interfaces closely to ensure customer satisfaction and problem resolution
• Work closely with Revenue Development, Community and Partnership Engagement Team, Forum Program Executives, Marketing, Communications, Sales Operations to ensure that integrated promotional packages are developed and implemented appropriate customer segment
• Attend and participate in planning and review meetings with various internal teams for products and offerings
• Travel required approximately 10-15% travel, predominantly domestic and mostly weekdays.
• Local travel as needed.
• Occasional client support and entertainment outside of normal working hours.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Business or Marketing background preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Requires a minimum of 6 years direct and indirect sales experience or account management, preferably in a trade show, media, or trade association market
• Excellent demonstrated ability to build strong, long-term relationships that satisfy customers through engagement and negotiation
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely with senior executive and C-level customers
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new programs and services tailored to market demographic or business segment
• Strong attention to customer and product detail
• Strong personal engagement skills whether in person, phone, or online platforms
• Experience with CRM required, Netforum, HubSpot or Salesforce a plus
• Demonstrated experience developing and achieving short- and long-term sales strategies
• Aerospace and Defense industry knowledge experience, a plus
• Ability and motivation to expand and evolve industry knowledge of targeted market demographics, their customers, their desired expansion/growth plans, and business needs
• Trade or professional association experience, a plus
• Curiosity and energy to explore adjacent markets
• Self-confidence, well-spoken with a quick ability to adapt
• Competency making decisions with imperfect and incomplete information
• Can interpret, condense, and present findings to audiences with variable skill sets and experience levels
• Must be available to travel as necessary

About AIAA

AIAA’s purpose is to ignite and celebrate aerospace ingenuity and collaboration, and its importance to our way of life. AIAA is the world’s largest technical society dedicated to the global aerospace profession. We are comprised of individual and corporate members from around the world. AIAA carries forth a proud tradition of more than 80 years of aerospace leadership.

Working at AIAA

AIAA offers a strong compensation package for this position, which includes base salary and a discretionary bonus. Our benefits are highly competitive and include medical, dental and vision insurance with dependent coverage; 403(b) plan with an employer contribution and match; generous paid leave and holiday schedule.

AIAA

Liquid Sunshine is the full-service, in-house creative marketing agency for Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and its 125 leading beverage brands, including Dr Pepper, Snapple, Keurig, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, 7UP, Bai, A&W, Core, Canada Dry, Mott’s, and Schweppes. Our mission is to help grow KDP’s iconic and refreshing brands with equally iconic and refreshing creative communications and experiences.

We are seeking an ACD/Art Director with a head for big, culture-driving ideas and the hands to bring them to life through exceptional craft as Liquid Sunshine enters an exciting new phase of growth in capabilities, brand assignments, and creative excellence. You’ll expand your skills and raise your creative game as you collaborate with a diverse team of award-winning writers, art directors, designers, and producers to concept and produce work across virtually every channel.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

•Create culture-driving, business-building big brand work in every medium, from mass broadcast film and web video, to targeted social and influencer campaigns, to attention-getting activation and sponsorship programs

•Apply your tasty, smart, and conceptual visual skills to a variety of other brand and corporate needs, including video and photo shoots of our products, people, and places; and content to support our Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, and Sustainability efforts

•Concept and produce content at the forefront of new media and technology, including e-Com, mobile gaming, DCO, DTC and everything else that’s new and next

•See your ideas through from concept to execution, working with producers, project managers and other internal and external partners to execute with brilliance

•Collaborate with the Brand Design group to bring to life ideas in print, OOH, digital, retail, and social as needed

•Proactively identify opportunities to tap into or incorporate the latest trends in pop culture, creativity, executional approaches & techniques, and broader inspirations, innovations and interruptions

•Champion and contribute to a culture of diversity, inclusion, personal growth, winning, and fun

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

•A minimum of 8 years of experience as an Art Director (Sr, ACD or CD) or Designer at an agency, brand, publisher, or social media platform

•A killer portfolio of smart, entertaining, culture-driving work that demonstrates a talent for coming up with simple, original ideas and innovative approaches across channels, especially in digital and social

•A strong ability to concept multiple ideas quickly

•The visual skills and attention to detail to execute superbly in a variety of mediums

•The flexibility to work as part of a team one day, independently the next. You adapt to new ideas, processes and business problems with ease and enthusiasm

•Determination, ingenuity, and a great attitude in the face of obstacles, deadlines, and ambiguity

•The optimism to think bigger, the curiosity to dig deeper, and the passion to do better

•Proficiency with the appropriate Mac-based tools of your trade (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Sketch, Keynote, et al)

•Strong comping skills required

•Editing and gif/animation/motion skills are a big plus

•A love for, and experience in, the beverages category

•In-house experience a bonus

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Plano, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott’s® and The Original Donut Shop®. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America.

Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

Liquid Sunshine is the full-service, in-house creative marketing agency for Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and its 125 leading beverage brands, including Dr Pepper, Snapple, Keurig, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, 7UP, Bai, A&W, Core, Canada Dry, Mott’s, and Schweppes. Our mission is to help grow KDP’s iconic and refreshing brands with equally iconic and refreshing creative communications and experiences.

We are seeking a Bilingual ACD/Copywriter with a head for big, culture driving ideas and the hands to bring them to life through exceptional craft as Liquid Sunshine enters an exciting new phase of growth in capabilities, brand assignments, and creative excellence. You’ll expand your skills and raise your creative game as you collaborate with a diverse team of award-winning writers, art directors, designers, and producers to concept and produce work across virtually every channel.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Create culture-driving, business-building, big brand work in every medium, from mass broadcast film and web video, to targeted social and influencer campaigns, to attention-getting activation and experiential programs

• Craft hard-working, smart, and fun copy for packaging, POS, websites and a variety of other brand and corporate needs, including content to support our Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, and Sustainability efforts

• Concept and produce content at the forefront of new media and technology, including e-Com, mobile gaming, DCO, DTC and everything else that’s new and next

• See your ideas through from concept to execution, working with producers, project managers and other internal and external partners to execute with brilliance

• Collaborate with the Brand Design group to bring to life ideas in print, OOH, digital, retail, and social as needed

• Proactively identify opportunities to tap into or incorporate the latest trends in pop culture, creativity, executional approaches & techniques, and broader inspirations, innovations and interruptions

• Champion and contribute to a culture of diversity, inclusion, personal growth, winning, and fun

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

•A minimum of 8 years of experience as a Copywriter (Sr., ACD or CD) at an agency, brand, publisher, or social media platform

•A killer portfolio of often funny, always entertaining, culture-driving work that demonstrates your ability to come up with simple, original ideas and innovative approaches across channels, especially in digital and social

•The breadth of skills to tell stories and to craft clear, persuasive copy in a variety of mediums, from long copy to short

•The flexibility to work as part of a team one day, independently the next. You adapt to new ideas, processes and business problems with ease and enthusiasm

•Determination, ingenuity, and a great attitude in the face of obstacles, deadlines, and ambiguity

•The optimism to think bigger, the curiosity to dig deeper, and the passion to do better

•A love for, and experience in, the beverages category

•In-house experience a plus

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Plano, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott’s® and The Original Donut Shop®. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America.

Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

Liquid Sunshine is the full-service, in-house creative marketing agency for Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and its 125 leading beverage brands, including Dr Pepper, Snapple, Keurig, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, 7UP, Bai, A&W, Core, Canada Dry, Mott’s, and Schweppes. Our mission is to help grow KDP’s iconic and refreshing brands with equally iconic and refreshing creative communications and experiences.

We are seeking an ACD/Copywriter with a head for big, culture driving ideas and the hands to bring them to life through exceptional craft as Liquid Sunshine enters an exciting new phase of growth in capabilities, brand assignments, and creative excellence. You’ll expand your skills and raise your creative game as you collaborate with a diverse team of award-winning writers, art directors, designers, and producers to concept and produce work across virtually every channel.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Create culture-driving, business-building, big brand work in every medium, from mass broadcast film and web video, to targeted social and influencer campaigns, to attention-getting activation and experiential programs

• Craft hard-working, smart, and fun copy for packaging, POS, websites and a variety of other brand and corporate needs, including content to support our Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Wellness, and Sustainability efforts

• Concept and produce content at the forefront of new media and technology, including e-Com, mobile gaming, DCO, DTC and everything else that’s new and next

• See your ideas through from concept to execution, working with producers, project managers and other internal and external partners to execute with brilliance

• Collaborate with the Brand Design group to bring to life ideas in print, OOH, digital, retail, and social as needed

• Proactively identify opportunities to tap into or incorporate the latest trends in pop culture, creativity, executional approaches & techniques, and broader inspirations, innovations and interruptions

• Champion and contribute to a culture of diversity, inclusion, personal growth, winning, and fun

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

•A minimum of 8 years of experience as a Copywriter (Sr., ACD or CD) at an agency, brand, publisher, or social media platform

•A killer portfolio of often funny, always entertaining, culture-driving work that demonstrates your ability to come up with simple, original ideas and innovative approaches across channels, especially in digital and social

•The breadth of skills to tell stories and to craft clear, persuasive copy in a variety of mediums, from long copy to short

•The flexibility to work as part of a team one day, independently the next. You adapt to new ideas, processes and business problems with ease and enthusiasm

•Determination, ingenuity, and a great attitude in the face of obstacles, deadlines, and ambiguity

•The optimism to think bigger, the curiosity to dig deeper, and the passion to do better

•A love for, and experience in, the beverages category

•In-house experience a plus

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Plano, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott’s® and The Original Donut Shop®. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America.

Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.