Event Assistant

The Company

Ingles Markets began in 1963 as a single supermarket and has since grown into a regional grocery store chain with just under 200 retail locations operating in 6 southeastern states, a 1.6-million-square foot distribution center, two truck fleets, and a milk processing plant. Ingles Markets’ headquarters and distribution center are located just 15 minutes outside of Asheville, NC in the town of Black Mountain.

The Team

We are a lean team that services 27,000 employees across 6 states. We work hard as a collective team to ensure everything is accomplished, even if it is not in our job description. While we do take things seriously, we like to have fun while we are doing it, so we can create the most impact and difference that we can.

The Position

The Event Assistant will assist the Advertising and Event team with implementation of events, approved sponsorships, charities, and grand openings. The assistant will play a role in communicating with partners, overseeing logistics, adhering to event schedules, coordinating equipment and supplies, attending all events, and other event related tasks, as assigned. The assistant will be required to travel to events, as necessary.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate must be friendly, energetic, and enjoy being around people. They must have excellent communication skills. The candidate should have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs, be organized, and work efficiently. Event planning experience is preferred, but not required.