Events Coordinator

Pella Corporation is hiring an Events Coordinator for their Durham, NC location. This full-time, on-site role involves planning and executing events to boost in-home sales in Greensboro. Responsibilities include event research, vendor coordination, budget management, and staffing. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and event coordination experience. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend events.
Pella is seeking an organized Events Coordinator for their Durham, NC location. This full-time, on-site role involves planning and executing events to drive in-home sales in the Greensboro area. Responsibilities include event research, vendor coordination, budget management, staffing, and reporting. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, event coordination experience, and a sales-oriented mindset. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend events.
Pella Windows and Doors of NC is a fast-growing business that is passionate about what we do! We are looking for people who share our passion for serving our customers. It takes a team, and we are looking for dedicated talent who wants to join our fast-growing, fun and respectful work environment!

Why work for Pella Windows and Doors of North Carolina and Southwest Virginia?
• Culture- We are a team-oriented company. We believe in our employees and strive to improve the lives of those we touch.
• Benefits- Comprehensive benefit packages
• Growth- We believe in our employees and encourage them to grow both personally and professionally. As a company, we invest in our employees.
• Work-Life Balance- We take pride in our employees' work-life balance.
• Our People- Here you will work side by side with very knowledgeable people in the industry and build relationships that last.

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and self-motivated Events Coordinator to drive in-home sales through strategic event planning and execution for the Greensboro, NC territory. This full-time, on-site position plays a vital role in creating a strong Pella presence in the market, enticing potential customers, and scheduling sales opportunities. The Events Coordinator will operate within a designated budget, focusing on maximizing Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI) and reducing Cost Per Opportunity (CPO) by effectively managing events across the market.

Work Schedule
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Flexibility: Occasional weekend work will be required for event management of which work hours during the week may be adjusted.

Responsibilities

Event Research & Planning:
• * Research and identify local events in Greensboro, Charlotte, and Raleigh.
• Maintain a shared Events Spreadsheet tracker with comprehensive event details.

Vendor Coordination:
• * Gather vendor information, including cost and availability for each event.
• Complete event registrations, confirm all details, and ensure timely communication with logistics, sales, and delivery teams for event preparation.

Budget Management:
• * Work within an approved budget, secure cost approvals, and coordinate timely payment processing through accounting.

Event Staffing:
• * Identify and coordinate event assistants in the market.
• Collaborate with territory sales managers to assign appropriate staff to each event.

Event Execution:
• * Organize a minimum of four events per month, ensuring successful execution to drive in-home sales appointments.
• Manage event setup, execution, and follow-up to meet sales goals.

Salesforce & Reporting:
• * Enter events as Campaigns into Salesforce.
• Track and report monthly opportunities created, providing updates to the Marketing Coordinator and Retail General Manager.

Required skills:
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with vendors, team members, and customers.
• Industry Knowledge: Demonstrate basic construction knowledge and reasoning.
• Independence and Teamwork: Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Event Coordination: Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and implement successful events.
• Sales-Oriented Mindset: Self-motivated professional with the ability to create and execute events that encourage customer engagement and drive sales appointments.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel in the territory assigned.

Incentive structure:
• Appointments will be counted if they are a completed opportunity with a window demo and in-home quote given. Cancelled appointments do not qualify as created opportunities.
• If you successfully schedule 16+ in-home quoted appointments (that are trackable in SalesForce by tagging the proper event as the Campaign Source) then you will receive an additional $1,000 in incentive pay, paid on the 15th of the following month.
• If you successfully schedule 24+ in-home quoted appointments (that are trackable in SalesForce by tagging the proper event as the Campaign Source) then you will receive an additional $1,500 instead of $1,000 in incentive pay, paid on the 15th of the following month.
• A monthly car allowance for travel.