About Craic Sauce
Craic Sauce is a small-batch craft hot sauce company that thrives on community, creativity, and bold flavors. Our biggest sales channel is direct-to-consumer at farmers¿ markets and events, and we¿re looking for an Events & Sales Manager to lead and grow this crucial part of our business.
This is a managerial role where you¿ll coach, coordinate, and optimize our event sales operations helping Craic Sauce make a bigger impact while supporting and celebrating our team.
About the Role
As the Events & Sales Manager, you'll oversee Craic Sauce¿s presence at farmers¿ markets, events, and pop-ups. You'll schedule, train, and lead the Craic Crew, manage logistics, track performance, and innovate new ways to improve sales and engagement. This role blends strategy, leadership, and hands-on execution to make sure our biggest sales channel runs smoothly and successfully.
What You'll Do
Event & Market Coordination
- Schedule markets & staff availability, ensuring coverage at all events.
- Coordinate with market managers and event organizers for seamless operations.
- Oversee setup & logistics, ensuring our booths look great and function smoothly.
Team Leadership & Training
Train and coach staff on market setup, customer engagement, and sauce knowledge.Create playbooks & training materials to improve team performance.Encourage team competitions & incentives to drive customer engagement and morale.Sales Performance & Strategy
Track sales, set goals, and report on key metrics.Work closely with Brian on sales strategies and tactics.Analyze and improve sales processes based on team feedback and data.Operations & Logistics
Manage kit prep in our office / warehouse space so that event teams are fully equipped.Implement new tools & technologies to improve tracking and efficiency.Ensure smooth reconciliation of sales reports and inventory after events.Community & Brand Growth
Identify and propose new events that align with Craic Sauce¿s brand and audience.Work with the marketing team to highlight markets and events on social media.Collaborate with our Video Director to capture and share event content.Celebrate wins & foster a positive team culture, including team outings and contests.Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a proactive, organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on role.
Experienced in team leadership. You've led teams, trained staff, or managed events before.Organized & strategic. You're a planner but can also adapt on the fly.Passionate about food & community. You love local food, farmers' markets, and makingconnections.
A strong communicator. You provide clear direction and inspire a team.Tech-savvy & analytical. You're comfortable with digital tools, sales tracking, and reporting.Energetic & hands-on. You're ready to jump in, problem-solve, and make things happen.Comfortable working weekends. This role includes on-call support and occasional weekendshifts.
Must have a car. You'll be moving between events, the Craic Sauce office, and other locations.What We Offer
The opportunity to lead and grow Craic Sauce¿s most important sales channel.A dynamic, fast-paced environment with flexibility in scheduling.A positive, supportive team that celebrates wins and fosters growth.Sales incentives, contests, and opportunities for professional development.Plenty of hot sauce!Paid time off : Earn 9 hours of PTO for every hours workedThe chance to shape the future of a growing craft food company.How to Apply
If this sounds like the right fit for you, send your resume and a quick note about why you're interested in the role to .
We¿re looking for someone who thrives in leadership, enjoys building a team, and loves the energy of farmers¿ markets and events. If that's you' come join us!
