Business Development & Events Coordinator

Kitchen Tune-Up Bloomfield Montclair•Bloomfield, NJ

13d•$45,000 - $65,000

About The Position

We are creating a dedicated Business Development function to fuel growth through in-person community engagement, partnerships, and events. The Business Development & Events Manager will build, coordinate, and run this effort—identifying opportunities, staffing events, generating qualified leads, and ensuring measurable results. This is not a passive role. You will build a predictable lead-generation engine that drives booked consultations. The Business Development & Events Manager is responsible for sourcing event opportunities, booking locations, coordinating staffing, managing materials, and tracking performance from each activation. You will own the strategy and execution of business-development activities—ranging from local partnerships to trade shows, store-front activations, and community-level outreach. You will also oversee Brand Ambassadors (1–2 individuals) and ensure they are trained, scheduled, and delivering consistent results.

Requirements

Confident communicator and strong relationship builder
Organized and able to manage moving pieces
Comfortable engaging with people in person
Ownership mentality and accountability

Nice To Haves

Prior event management, marketing, or field activation experience
Experience leading a small team
Customer-facing or promotional experience
Experience in home services or retail partnerships

Responsibilities

Event Sourcing & Activation Identify and secure new event locations: – Hardware stores, supermarkets, appliance stores – Community fairs, town events, street markets – Home shows and industry expos – HOA and apartment complex partnerships – Local retail partnerships Negotiate booth placement or partnership terms Build a monthly calendar of events and outreach touchpoints
Staffing & Team Leadership Recruit, schedule, and oversee Brand Ambassadors Train team members on scripts, engagement style, and qualification criteria Ensure event coverage—no unstaffed events Create weekly activation schedules
Materials & Logistics Coordinate with Admin to prepare materials: – Banners, samples, tabletops, brochures, signage – QR code forms and appointment scheduling links Ensure booth setup is professional and consistent Track inventory of literature, promotional cards, etc.
Lead Management & Conversion Tracking Upload and track leads generated from events Ensure leads enter CRM immediately Track appointment-setting conversion rate Measure revenue impact from event-generated jobs Provide weekly reporting