Retail & Events Marketing Manager
3 days ago
Parsippany
Job Description Job Summary: The Manager of Retail and Events is responsible for organizing lead-generating retail and consumer events in 3 Markets. Those Markets consist of Philadelphia, New York & New Jersey. This will include identifying retail and event opportunities, developing scripts and collateral and management of retail and event staff, including their hours & productivity. This will include identifying & scheduling events such as Home Show, State Fairs, Fairs, etc. to staff with a team that generates quality appointments for our sales force. You are responsible for interviewing, training, teaching, & going coaching of the team of promoters which consist of visiting promoters on a consistent basis at retail partners & events. Essential Job Responsibilities: Event Planning and logistics Staff Training and Coordination: · Manage a team of promoters to generate leads for the sales force across retail partnerships & events. · Manages the execution and logistics of retail shows and exhibitions, including set-up, break- down and transportation of the display/space, promotional items, literature, scripts and other details · Interview, hire, train, teach, coach & evaluate promoters to achieve PJ Fitz company standards. · Maintain adequate staffing levels to hit budget goals. Work closely with recruiting to ensure the number of interviews needed to stay staffed. · Develop promoters’ schedules to hit goals. Schedules are to always be 2 weeks out. · Consistent visits to promoters within retail & events spaces to coach, train, shadow and inspect what is expected in the field. Work Schedule: Full Time, M-F 8:000AM-4:30PM (Weekends during event season, Off-days change during event season) Travel:50% - “Office” Market will be home location (Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey) – 1 Week in each of the other 2 Markets, 2 Weeks in Home Market. **Subject to change during Home Show Season to meet business needs. Pay: Salary plus the potential of a monthly bonus! Requirements Requirements: • Sales mentality, • Entrepreneurial spirit, • Outgoing personality with the ability to communicate with the public, • Strong computer skills, • Superior time-management and organization skills, • Ability to multi-task, • Excellent oral and written communication, • Detail oriented, • Sense of urgency Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Licenses: Drivers License Benefits At P.J. Fitzpatrick, we believe in offering our employees competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. Our list of benefits includes: • Paid time off, and the day off on your birthday!, • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance, • 401k with Company Match, • Performance Incentives, • Fully loaded company vehicle, • Career advancement opportunities