Retail & Events Marketing Manager

Pj Fitzpatrick•Parsippany, NJ

About The Position

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.

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
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Drivers License

Responsibilities

Event Planning and logistics
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.