Operations & Events Manager
Role
SURINAME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES N.V., which includes S.A.B. Distribution N.V. and Het Surinaamsch Rumhuis, is a leading Surinamese company that has proven for decades that it can compete at the highest international level and win prestigious awards. Our ambition extends beyond national borders, and we set the bar high in our continuous effort to grow market share locally and internationally. As a 100% Surinamese company, we remain committed to promoting responsible alcohol consumption. We are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and FSSC 22000, and we can only achieve our ambitious goals with a professional organisation of passionate employees who enable us to serve our customers optimally. Working at Suriname Alcoholic Beverages N.V., proud producer of well-known brands such as Borgoe, Black Cat, and Mariënburg rum as well as Hanappier Eau de Vie, means having a passion for building the strongest brands.
For Het Surinaamsch Rumhuis, we are looking for an Operations & Events Manager who will be responsible for successfully managing the Rumhuis as a tour, event, venue hire, hospitality, and food & beverage organisation.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Leads the Surinaamsch Rumhuis team.
- Formulates and ensures effective and efficient execution of the marketing and sales policy of the Rumhuis in terms of vision, mission, strategy, operationalisation, and profitability.
- Develops and effectively and efficiently executes short- and long-term plans and resulting projects and programmes.
- Identifies customer and market needs from direct customer contact to provide input for Rumhuis strategies.
- Develops an attractive events calendar and executes it.
- Optimises our hospitality activities and strengthens our position as market leader in rum.
- Carries out promotion and marketing activities for the Rumhuis in collaboration with the Marketing department.
- Collects and analyses sales and market information including competitor analysis and converts it into management and steering information.
- Ensures an effective and efficient customer response system.
- Maintains close contact with the market including tour operators, event planners, training institutes, and companies.
- Monitors and safeguards the budget and financial administration.
- Contributes to operational policy in their field.
The ideal candidate:
- HBO level in Marketing, Logistics, Business Administration, or Economics.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of purchasing goods and services and negotiating with suppliers.
- Experience with MS Office (especially Word and Excel; Navision is a plus).
We offer:
- A challenging role within a dynamic company.
- Excellent employment conditions.
- Ample opportunities for development and training.
If you meet the requirements above and are ready to take on this challenge, send your CV and cover letter to solliciteren@sabrum.com or contact us at 473344 ext. 230.
