Field Events Manager

Position Summary: 

HSSG Inc. is looking for a Field Event Manager (FEM) to manage and work with a teams of Brand Ambassadors at Costco Roadshows in Northeast (DC, MD, CT, PA, CT, MA VA, NJ and the surrounding area. The FEM will deliver a positive customer experience through, execution of tasting events at Costco Roadshows. They hire, train, schedule, and Brand Ambassadors. The FEM will reside within in the Northeast and must be available to work weekends.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Manages a regional team of Brand Ambassadors, performing Roadshows at Costco
• Responsible for hiring, training, coaching and monitors/manages performance
• Develops and manages team schedules that maximize sales opportunities
• Motivates and coach’s team on sales and effective marketing at Roadshow
• Ensures product in stock for events and team has all supplies necessary to execute events
• Monitor and manage brand ambassador productivity and performance.
• Builds and develop relationship with store management
• Maintain regular communication on activity or concerns with manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree a plus, but not required
• 3+ yrs. Supervisory experience in a sales/customer service environment, or a combination of experience and college course work
• Prior promotional demonstration or merchandising experience in the food industry a plus.
• Previous experience hiring, training/coaching, and leading individuals

Other Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft office, Excel and Word and proficient in basic mathematics.
• Results oriented with an ability to manage the teams independently with minimal supervision
• Available to work weekends
• Good communication, both written and verbal
• Reliable transportation with the ability to travel within a geographical region
• Well organized with an effective record keeping skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours and lift up to 40 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary/bonus to commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA, LTD, STD and life, 401(k), bonus plan,