Event Marketing Manager

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

Leaffilter North - Bolingbrook, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Bolingbrook, IL

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Event Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and driving event-based marketing initiatives to generate sales leads. This role involves hiring, training, and managing a team of Event Marketers, planning an event calendar, and collaborating with local operations to enhance brand presence. The position requires a proactive individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and is committed to achieving sales lead quotas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive event-based marketing initiatives to generate sales leads for sales representative follow-up
• Identify, schedule, and plan an event calendar for a team of Event Marketers in assigned territory
• Manage budgeting and staffing for identified local events
• Attend trade shows, home shows, fairs, festivals, and community events to generate new sales leads
• Collaborate with local Operation and Installation Managers to grow brand presence
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop Event Marketers, creating accountability through established goals and KPIs
• Track and report event metrics to evaluate performance and ROI of events
• Exceed sales lead quotas based upon established KPIs

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years experience in successful lead generation and management positions in direct-to-consumer industries
• Strong recruiting and training skills
• Experience with budgeting and planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to manage and develop others
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and/or Access)
• Ability to juggle various work activities and shift attention to meet demands
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, team-oriented environment

Benefits

• Weekly Pay - Industry-leading compensation package and weekly direct deposit
• Free Benefits - Health, Dental, and Vision are FREE for employees
• Gym reimbursement included
• Industry-leading training and support