Retail and Event Marketing Promoter- Des Moines, IA

Events & Retail Marketing Specialist

A great opportunity is available for an assertive, personable and persuasive person to lead and assist the Events & Retail Marketing Team at Renewal by Andersen of Des Moines. This position is crucial to the continued growth of our organization. The purpose of this role is to assist execution of all home shows, events, retail stores. This includes coordinate, plan events, oversee a team of event & retail staff, and manage all budgets allocated for events/retail/RSVP dinners. This person must be highly-motivated to gather leads for the sales team, while reaching obtainable goals.

The Company:

Renewal by Andersen of Des Moines is a locally owned full replacement affiliate of Andersen Windows. We sell and install custom sized, replacement Andersen windows and patio doors. For over 20 years, our team has served the Central Iowa area and established a reputation for attention to detail, superior quality and excellent customer service. We are a growing, enthusiastic small company that is family oriented. If you care about where you work and the people you work with, we want to hear from you.

• The principle duties and responsibilities of the Retail Marketing & Events Intern consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
•  Identify event opportunities that include but not limited to- Farmers Markets, Expos, Town Festivals, Wedding Expos, 5K’s, Non-Profit Events, Open House Events, etc.
• Research potential retail locations to execute our retail marketing plan
• Learn how to negotiate with retail store owners to procure space and obtain the best value for our investment
• Keep track of expenses & actual lead results to ensure cost of marketing is successful to help with future forecasting 
• Work closely with Marketing Director to provide on the job coaching, mentoring and motivating to ensure that events team is on track with daily goals
• Participate in event staff meetings to help train while motivating them to hit lead goals
• Collect recaps from events and organize into excel sheets for future planning
• Oversee scheduling the event team to event or retail shifts
• Availability to work events or retail as needed
• Provide the necessary planning, organization, direction and control to meet the sales and profit goals of the company
• Have weekly meetings with the Marketing Director with topics including team performance, upcoming events/retail and weekly objectives
• Help organize and be available to work the Spring & Fall Open House (if in season)
• Find neighborhoods for hosting an RSVP Event – plan and execute all things necessary to put these monthly events on (pending due o COVID-19
• Maintain showroom environment, retail and event equipment, including stocking and preparing marketing literature, supplies and displays
• Capture and share best practices with other Renewal by Andersen affiliates

• Respectful and outstanding leadership skills
• Strong work ethic and the willingness to explore and propose new ideas
• Drive and passion are a must!
• Basic PC skills utilizing office software packages including Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage budgets and event evaluations
• Ability to think strategically, with strong project management skills, including attention to detail
• Valid drivers license with clean driving record
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

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