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Are you a leader with a background in retail looking for your next step? Wonderful! We are looking for an Event & Retail Manager to join our leadership team! They will be leading and coaching a team of marketing representatives, and helping the team improve performance. This role is responsible for driving non-media lead generation and brand awareness locally through in-person experiential marketing. This position is located in Anaheim, CA, Laguna Hills, CA and will require travel to local events. Hours are flexible based around event needs, but this position not only offers a base and bonus program but will also provide a profit share!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new team members.
In-field coaching.
Manages department calendar - includes negotiating with event sponsors and outside vendors to procure space for events.
Oversees participation in events, sponsorship, retail partnerships and creation of lead-gen opportunities.
Expense and P&L management of Events & Showroom; controls spend within budget.
Collaborates with internal partners such as Sales, Inside Sales, Talent Acquisition, HR & Finance
Communicates results and strategy with management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications or equivalent demonstrated skills and abilities.
3-5 years’ experience in sales/marketing, planning events and/or managing sales/retail teams.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to think strategically, with strong project management skills, including attention to detail.
Ability to work weekends.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to self-manage resources (time & budget) to achieve objectives.
Ability to analyze effectiveness of events, sponsorships, and local programs.
Ability to understand role of marketing communications, sales promotion, and advertising.
Demonstrated ability with MS Office suite.
Benefits include, and are not limited to:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Health Savings Account contributions
Paid holidays plus PTO
401(k) plan & contributions
Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
Charity contributions
Nationwide career opportunities
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today. For questions please call our recruiter at (952) 715-5043.
Salary : $120,000 - $200,000
