What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jacksonville - Event Marketer position at Leaf Home?
At Leaf Home, people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’ve crafted a team of the very best to ensure we make a difference. Our brands, including LeafFilter Gutter Protection, Leaf Home Water Solutions, Leaf Home Safety Solutions, and Leaf Home Enhancements, invest in our commitment to make each home safer and more livable. In addition to serving our customers, Leaf Home strives to build a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work® as well as a multi-recipient of Top Workplaces. From free benefits to people-focused committees like the Women’s Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, and VetConnect, we are dedicated to making Leaf Home a great place to work every day… because who doesn’t want a job they can look forward to? Come grow your career with us!
Big company with a family-owned feel – YOU are important to us, and we’ve built a culture you’ll love.
Recognized as a top Ohio and US workplace by The Plain Dealer, Energage, and Great Place to Work®.
Job security – we have locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, and we’re not done growing!
Inclusion, sustainability, and reliability are at the core of our culture
Veterans' resources available to help transitioning service members find a new rhythm.
Dedicated to providing resources and encouragement for employee growth
Position Summary:
The Event Marketer will represent the LeafFilter brand through face-to-face interaction with prospective customers by attending a variety of pre-scheduled events throughout a designated territory. The purpose of this position is to build brand awareness and transform that awareness into a sales lead.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Attend consumer facing shows to include but not limited to home shows, fairs, festivals, and community events.
Interact with event attendees, provide an informative product demonstration, and generate sales leads.
Overcome objections by utilizing proven, industry leading sales techniques and training resources.
Transport, assemble and disassemble lightweight display equipment and marketing collateral.
Submit sales lead at the conclusion of each shift.
Responsible for meeting predetermined performance goals for each event as well as other KPIs
Must hold a valid driver's license.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Experience and Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to actively listen and rebut objections and/or answer questions regarding the performance or quality of the product
Must have a smart phone to use timekeeping application and submit leads
Must have access to reliable transportation for every scheduled shift.
Ability to juggle various work activities and shift their attention from one task to another to meet the demands of different stakeholders without “dropping the ball”.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Must be outgoing, friendly, and energetic
Ability to engage attendees, obtain their interest and present a quick product demonstration
Ability to work weekends and evenings
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy, team-oriented environment and have a “roll up your sleeves” and “today not tomorrow” mentality.
Apply active listening skills through the ability to comprehend information presented and respond thoughtfully.
Detail-oriented and can focus on the task at hand, no matter how minute, by finding the most efficient and effective pathway to completion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required for communicating with internal and external parties in a manner that is both articulate and professional.
Ability to logically connect ideas, scrutinize and evaluate arguments, find inconsistencies and errors in work, solve complex problems, and engage in reflection.
Ability to provide timely and empathetic help through in-person, phone, email, and social media avenues that keeps the co-worker or customer’s needs at the forefront of every interaction.
Ability to communicate effectively, to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions as well as others, and foster positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
Holding oneself responsible and being self-driven in accomplishing business goals, adhering to policies and being responsible for one’s own actions, performance, and decisions.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:
Prior experience in the home improvement industry
Experience in customer service and/or sales
Travel Requirements:
Occasional overnight travel required.
Overtime/Additional Hours Requirements:
No overtime required.
Physical Requirements
Normal Office Environment
Performs indoor work in a climate-controlled environment and outside work in varying temperatures and climates.
Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Are We Your Company?
Focused On Growth Leaf Home is dominating the home improvement industry as we continue to grow. We work hard and play harder. For us, we strive to be better than the best and we want you to join in our success! With offices across the U.S. and Canada, our team is diverse and strong. From marketing to sales, installation, and service, we have the best team, right along with the best home solutions. We are committed to our employees’ growth, which we demonstrate by:
Innovating, Always: Leaf is focused on providing cutting edge solutions, both for employees and customers
Partnering With Our Customers: Building strong and trusted relationships is at the core of everything we do
Empowering Employees: Our brand begins and ends with our people, and we provide opportunities for growth and success in a supportive environment
Supporting Our Communities: Home is where the heart is, and we in turn strive to give back to the communities that our customers and employees call home
What do we offer?
Industry-leading compensation package
Fully paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 90 days
401k Savings Plan
Paid Time Off, Comprehensive Health, Wellbeing, and Financial Wellness Programs
Childcare benefits to support families
Endless opportunity for growth and advancement. Just ask our current employees!
Other perks you need to know about:
Employee assistance program – get 24/7 support in areas including legal, financial planning, and counseling.
Employee discount marketplace – enjoy discounts on thousands of products, from cars to local attractions.
Gym membership compensation – your insurance will help cover the cost of your gym membership!
Groups like Vet Connect & the Women’s Committee to help you get involved and to provide resources for your success
Leaf Home Awards and Accolades: Leaf Home has been recognized as a top workplace by The Plain Dealer, is a multi-year recipient of Top Workplaces USA by Energage, and has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. A few of our brands have also earned accolades, including:
LeafFilter and Leaf Home Safety Solutions have ranked on the annual Remodeling 550 list
Leaf Home, LeafFilter, and Leaf Home Safety Solutions have been recognized on Qualified Remodeler magazine’s Top 500 list
Leaf Home is a Smart Culture Awards honoree for its employee-focused culture
Leaf Home is recognized as a growth leader on both the Inc. 5000 and Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest lists
For a full list of awards earned by our brands, please visit www.leafhome.com/press/ .
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Leaf Home Solutions is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an environment that embraces differences and fosters inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Leaf Home Solutions will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or physical/mental disability (except where the disability prevents the individual from being able to perform the essential functions of the job and cannot be reasonably accommodated in full compliance with the law).