Events Manager

$55,000 - $60,000/Yr

Express Flooring - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

1-10 employees

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

The Events Manager at Express Flooring will be responsible for leading the planning and execution of various local events, including trade shows and community engagements, to enhance the brand's presence and create exceptional experiences. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management skills to drive results and manage budgets effectively while coaching and training Brand Ambassadors.

Responsibilities

• In-field coaching and training of Brand Ambassadors
• Conduct virtual and in-person training for staff on methodology, rebuttals, processes, and procedures
• Participate in recruiting efforts, including interviewing candidates
• Maintain display equipment
• Collaborate with the Director of Events to drive results
• Communicate results and future strategy with management
• Effectively manage budget building and report tracking
• Research and book events to increase growth potential in the assigned territory
• Oversee participation in events and creation of lead-generation opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications preferred or equivalent demonstrated skills and abilities
• 3 to 5 years of experience in sales/marketing, planning events and/or managing sales/retail teams
• Ability to think strategically with strong project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to self-manage resources (time and budget) to achieve objectives
• Ability to analyze effectiveness of events, sponsorships & local programs
• Understanding of marketing communications, sales promotion, and advertising
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills
• Demonstrated analytic skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products
• Open to travel and working weekends

Benefits

• Highly competitive earnings
• Comprehensive benefits packages for full-time employees
• Unlimited potential for growth
• Job security