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Event Manager Designate

Advantage Solutions Inc

  • Plano, TX
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Product Demonstrationunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Recruiting Strategyunmatched
    • Regional Salesunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Operationsunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

    Description

    Event Manager Designate (EMD)

    EMD offers adaptable leadership across multiple warehouses in assigned metro areas by shifting between two key roles based on operational needs. When assigned to a specific warehouse, EMD assumes full Event Manager responsibilities and manages all warehouse operations. When not assigned to a location, EMD provides operational support, quality assurance, training, development, recruiting, and strategic support throughout the market.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead onsite execution of events, product demonstrations, and promotional activities in alignment with company standards when covering for the Event Manager

    • Support revenue and operational goals by ensuring event accuracy, product readiness, and effective member engagement

    • Provide day to day direction to demonstration staff, including task assignments, coaching, and reinforcement of operational expectations while partnering with leadership on performance management actions requiring documentation or discipline

    • Build and maintain effective working relationships with warehouse leadership to ensure seamless execution and operational alignment

    • Monitor event performance including execution rates, sales results, labor usage, and operational issues, and escalate concerns while partnering with leadership on adjustments

    • Ensure compliance with food safety requirements, demonstration standards, and operating procedures

    • Demonstrate adaptability to shifting priorities, unexpected challenges, and coverage needs across multiple warehouse locations

    • Partner with district leadership, sales, and operations teams to support cross functional communication and continuity during coverage periods

    Qualifications

    • Education Requirements: Associate degree or equivalent experience

    • Experience Requirements: 4-6 years experience in relevant field (Retail or customer facing experience preferred)

    • Travel requirement: Some travel expected

    Supervisor Responsibility

    • Direct Reports: Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

    • Indirect Reports: May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

    Required Knowledge and Skills

    • Strong communication and relationship building skills

    • Ability to lead, coach, and support teams in daily operations

    • Customer focused mindset with ability to create positive member experiences

    • Basic computer proficiency

    • Flexibility and adaptability in fast changing environments

    • Strong organizational and problem solving skills

    • Knowledge of food safety standards

    Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPlano, TX
    IndustryBusiness Services - Other
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1987
    Websitehttp://www.advantagesolutions.net/

    About Company

    Advantage Solutions is a leading provider of outsourced sales and marketing solutions to consumer goods companies and retailers. Our data- and technology-driven services — which include headquarter sales, retail merchandising, in-store and online sampling, digital commerce, omnichannel marketing, retail media and others — help brands and retailers of all sizes get products into the hands of consumers, wherever they shop. As a trusted partner and problem solver, we help our clients sell more while spending less. Headquartered in Irvine, California, we have o!ces throughout North America and strategic investments in select markets throughout Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe through which we serve the global needs of multinational, regional and local manufacturers.

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