Retail & Events Marketing Manager

Job Summary

The Manager of Retail and Events is responsible for organizing lead‑generating retail and consumer events in 3 markets:
Philadelphia, New York & New Jersey. This role includes identifying retail and event opportunities, developing scripts and collateral, and managing retail and event staff, including their hours and productivity. It also involves identifying and scheduling events such as Home Show, State Fairs, and other fairs to staff a team that generates quality appointments for our sales force. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, teaching, and coaching the team of promoters who visit retailers and events consistently.

• Event Planning and logistics.
• Manage a team of promoters to generate leads for the sales force across retail partnerships & events.
• Manage the execution and logistics of retail shows and exhibitions, including set‑up, breakdown 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.

Full Time, M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM (Weekends during event season, Off‑days change during event season).

50% – “Office” Market will be home location (Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey) – 1 week in each of the other 2 markets, 2 weeks in home market. Subject to change during Home Show Season to meet business needs.

Salary plus the potential of a monthly bonus! #PJFITZ
2025

• 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.

Driver’s License.

• Paid time off, and the day off on your birthday!
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Performance Incentives.
• Fully loaded company vehicle.
• Career advancement opportunities.