Job Description
Who we are
“During the pandemic when drinking became home-bound, 3 friends and cocktail lovers realised that RTD cocktails sucked. Unlike in a real bar where cocktails are known for unique and interesting flavours, supermarket aisles are lined with dozens of brands all making the same 6 flavours to varying degrees of quality. It made no sense; a special drink that's most known for innovation has NONE happening on the shelf, so we decided to do something about it”.
Ranj, Xav & Sim - Co-Founders.
What we do
At Mixtons, we're on a mission to bring back the magic of great cocktails with innovative ready-to-drink flavour combinations.
We believe that by embracing the unknown, the different and the new, you unlock moments of joy that define life's best moments.
So, we created a range of classic cocktails with unique twists; For anyone who believes that the best things happen when you step away from the ordinary and taste the unexpected.
Where we are
So far in 2023, Mixtons has been consumed by almost half a million people due to us having the largest events presence of any cocktail brand in the UK, attending the likes of Boardmasters, Kendall Calling and Bournemouth 7’s, alongside being the exclusive cocktail partner for Winter Wonderland’s Ice Bar.
We’ve had tens of thousands of e-commerce orders since launching and are now focused on breaking into major retail alongside scaling our e-commerce operations and on-trade accounts.
We have key investors including major YouTuber/Podcaster Calfreezy and his co-host Chip alongside industry leaders in multiple verticals.
Key Responsibilities
Behind the scenes:
War Planning
You’ll be responsible for working with our head of events + partnerships in liaising with event partners, planning and organising event logistics including build and break and set up movements.
Dotting i’s and Crossing t’s
You will oversee stock management and control, liaising directly with operations to ensure you have what you need for your pillar of events. You’ll ensure that we are compliant with all relevant licensing prior to events and be on top of general housekeeping, hygiene and maintenance of the activation set ups.
On stage:
Set Up & Break Down
Responsible for driving to sites, building and breaking the activation area and making sure that the Mixtons assets look 10/10. Liaising with site managers to ensure the best possible locations for the activation area, alongside having access to power, ice and any other amenities needed.
Event Execution
You will be responsible for delivering a portion of the Mixtons events, ensuring our a-tier experience is given. Running and maximising the bar opportunities to increase ‘liquid on lips’ including sampling and ensuring a great atmosphere at all times. You will be set KPI’s based on historical performance and/or modelled outcomes set during the planning phase.
Activation & Brand
Depending on the event, you may oversee a team of brand activators in engaging with the public through an array of tactics, sampling, collecting data and sharing the brand story. You will also ensure that each event delivers the right visual content from social, to professional videography/photography where appropriate, and delivered to a brief set by marketing prior.
Who we’re looking for..
2-3+ years in Festival Events + Partnerships for a FMCG brand, preferably start up.
Proven track record of effectively delivering brand activation/bars.
You will relish the opportunity to play a key role in an early stage business, defining its events excellence and charting the course for the business to achieve its vision and objectives.
Our Values
We’ve defined our values and live by them. They aren’t just words on a page, but a set of attitudes, behaviours and skills that we value over anything. We embrace a diverse set of personalities but expect the whole team to be on the same page.
Be you.
Be authentic when everyone’s watching and deal in integrity. Be honest with yourself and others, speak your truth and accept it from others.
Own it.
Don’t find problems, find solutions. It’s ok to make mistakes but it’s not ok to not learn from them. Take full accountability, make it your own and be proud of striving for the best, be it taste, systems or visuals.
Believe in yourself.
Have faith in your own abilities to learn and to execute. You can do anything if you really want to. Confidence is contagious.
Make moves.
Be the first off the line and use your initiative. Focus & prioritise. The more proactive you are, the faster we all go.
Expect more.
Seek discomfort. Assume nothing and don’t compromise on what’s important. Don’t just accept what you’re told; Push yourself, and push others to keep their promises. Inspire a mindset of meaningful growth.
Salary: £35-45k pro rata, depending on experience. Initial contract from May - September. Potential for a full time position.
How we work: Working weeks will vary depending on events schedule, however will be committing most (if not all) weekends of the Summer.
Location: Office is in Surrey, however events are all over the UK.