Event and Retail Manager

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RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN SUMMARY

Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members' personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. We always have opportunities for our team members to give back to the causes they're most passionate about, and as an Energy Star Partner of the Year for many years, Renewal by Andersen is committed to environmental health and sustainability. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.

SUMMARY :

We are looking for an Event & Retail Manager to join our Chicago leadership team! They will be leading and coaching a team of marketing representatives, and helping the team improve performance. This role is responsible for driving non-media lead generation and brand awareness locally through in-person experiential marketing

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training new team members
• In-field coaching
• Manages department calendar - includes negotiating with event sponsors and outside vendors to procure space for events
• Oversees participation in events, sponsorship, retail partnerships and creation of lead-gen opportunities
• Expense and P&L management of Events & Showroom; controls spend within budget
• Collaborates with internal partners such as Sales, Inside Sales, Talent Acquisition, HR & Finance
• Communicates results and strategy with management

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS :

• Bachelor's degree in marketing/communications or equivalent demonstrated skills and abilities
• 3-5 years experience in sales/marketing, planning events and/or managing sales/retail teams
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to think strategically, with strong project management skills, including attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to self-manage resources (time & budget) to achieve objectives
• Ability to analyze effectiveness of events, sponsorships, and local programs
• Ability to understand role of marketing communications, sales promotion, and advertising
• Demonstrated ability with MS Office suite

CULTURE AND BENEFITS :

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Health Savings Account contributions

• Paid holidays plus PTO

• 401(k) plan & contributions

• Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

• Charity contributions

• Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.

In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.