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.
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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
At P.J. Fitzpatrick, we believe in offering our employees competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. Our list of benefits includes: