As a Retail Event Project Manager for Pop-up shops, you will coordinate and execute retail pop-up events. This role demands a high level of flexibility, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position requires minimal supervision and involves significant interaction with internal managers, Fulfillment Teams, and external clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate activities related to Pop-Up Shops, including planning, scheduling, and leading meetings.
Develop client strategies with Program Managers to support sales goals.
Manage inventory control for event merchandise and solve problems quickly.
Communicate regularly with corporate departments to meet needs and provide post-sale reporting and analysis.
Arrange logistics for events and manage onsite store setup, including merchandising, register setup, staffing, and teardown.
Develop and train the Retail Event Team and manage overall operations and sales achievement of Pop-Up Shops.
Other Performance Expectations
Further expectations will be discussed as the team and business grow, with a focus on identifying and executing procedures that streamline processes and maximize performance, sales, and profitability.
This position is pivotal in driving the success of our pop-up shop events and requires a dedicated, flexible, and strategic-minded individual capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently. If you are passionate about creating memorable retail experiences and have a proven track record of success in event project management, we encourage you to apply.
Job Skills and Traits
Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
Proven success in a sales-driven environment and ability to meet sales and profitability goals.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with an emphasis on confidentiality and diplomacy.
Independent worker with flexibility, reliability, and a clean driving record.
3-5 years of event project management experience.
Proficient in inventory control and adept at using computer and internet tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle, and Smart Sheets. Familiarity with Retail Cloud is a plus.
Experience in handling basic technical issues with registers and software.
Must be willing to travel and possess exceptional organizational and communication skills for handling both internal and external customers.
Flexible schedule availability, including nights and weekends, is required.