Retail Events and Activation Manager

Los Angeles Metro Area, California Permanent USD50,000 - USD65,000 per year View Job Description
The Retail and Events Activation Manager will be responsible for visiting retail partners around the country engaging their teams through product education demonstrations. This role will also be a key driver in building strong, impactful community connections and increasing the brand's visibility as a leader in the industry through innovative event activations.
  • Direct hire, competitve salary, bonus elligible, benefits offered
  • Newly created role for a rapidly growing client in the fitness/apparel sector

About Our Client

The hiring company is a small-sized organization within the athletic apparel/footwear industry, offering high-quality products and services. They are committed to fostering a professional work environment that values innovation and performance.

Job Description

- Lead the on-site management for a diverse range of activation events in California market with focus in So Cal. Will execute retail visits, but also events (marathons, brand sponsored events, festivals, etc) and local community initiatives.

- Retail visits will require the following: training staff the brand story on recovery, sustainability and community, explaining product attributes, detailing our marketing/brand awareness efforts, letting staff try on shoes, setting up retail displays/placing marketing materials and presenting current and future product lines.

- Event activations will be focused on event setup (tent, backdrop, tables, shoes on display, etc), in person education of product, and for select events selling of product.

- Assist in the planning and coordination of the retail and event activation calendar working with key stakeholders on the sales and marketing teams.

- Manage activation budget and track expenses.

- Post event evaluation and reporting including retail visit recaps and event summaries documenting key learnings and best practices for future event activations.

- Some travel will be required outside of CA market (approx. 20% of the role) to other west coast states (AZ, CO, UT, NV). Weekend work occasionally required based on event schedule. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

- 2+ Years of event related experience in a fast-paced business environment

- Experience in the footwear/apparel industry a plus

- Willing and able to drive comapny provided vehicle (likely a mid sized SUV) throughout CA and occasionally to other western states (AZ, CO, UT, NV)

- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

- Team player willing to work in fast-paced startup environment

Ideal candidate will live in Southern California (Los Angeles area)

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary range: $50,000 - $65,000 USD annually.
  • Standard benefits package to support your health and well-being.
  • Opportunity to work in a small-sized organization within the footwear/apparel industry.
  • A permanent position with room for growth and professional development.



Contact
Sarah Jones
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6936026

Job summary

Sector
Marketing
Sub Sector
Exhibitions / Events & Experiential
Industry
Retail
Location
Los Angeles Metro Area
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sarah Jones
Job Reference
JN-012026-6936026