Events Marketing Manager

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:

•                     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

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