Sales & Event Manager

Unleash Your Inner Dynamo: Sales & Event Manager at La Vaquita Flea Market

Location: Jefferson, GA | Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site | Schedule: Some Weekends Required

About the Role: The Heartbeat of Our Market

Are you an extroverted, results-obsessed powerhouse who thrives on closing deals and throwing unforgettable parties?

La Vaquita Flea Market isn't just a market—it's a vibrant cultural destination, a community hub, and a magnet for small businesses. We're looking for a dynamic Sales & Event Manager to keep the energy high and the market full.

This role is your chance to wear two crucial hats: you’ll be a top-tier sales and leasing expert dedicated to maintaining a diverse, high-quality vendor mix, and a creative event planner who designs and executes cultural festivals and shopper experiences that drive massive foot traffic.

Think of it as 60% Sales / 40% Events. If you're a closer who is also energized by people, logistics, and creating buzz, this is your stage. You won't just manage a market; you'll shape its future.

What You'll Do: Drive Revenue & Delight the Crowd

1. Sales & Leasing (Your Primary Focus)

You will be the engine of our revenue growth, focusing on premium opportunities and maintaining our vibrant ecosystem.

• Be a Closer: Aggressively manage the vendor pipeline to maintain 98%+ occupancy with a diverse and engaging tenant mix.

• Generate New Revenue: Proactively prospect and nurture relationships with local businesses to secure sponsorships, advertising partnerships, and premium vendor placements .

• Own the Process: Master our CRM (Pipedrive or similar), tracking all activity and providing clear, regular reports and insights to leadership.

2. Events & Shopper Engagement (Your Secondary Focus)

You will create the experiences that people talk about and come back for, boosting vendor success and shopper loyalty.

• Design & Execute: Plan and manage seasonal festivals, cultural celebrations, and shopper activations that significantly increase year-over-year market attendance and dwell time.

• Lead the Logistics: Own the event lifecycle from conception to cleanup, managing timelines, budgets, contractors, and all moving parts using project tools like ClickUp.

• Amplify the Message: Work hand-in-hand with the Marketing team to ensure every event is promoted across all channels for maximum impact.

3. Cross-Functional Leadership\

• Collaborate: Partner with Operations and Facilities to ensure all vendor spaces and event logistics meet our high standards and align with brand goals.

• Represent: Be the face of La Vaquita, building positive relationships and securing partnerships within the greater Jefferson community.

What You'll Bring: Your Non-Negotiable Toolkit

This is a high-impact, hands-on role that requires a specific blend of skills—we aren't looking for conventional corporate event planners.

• Bilingual Fluency (English/Spanish): Required. Our community and vendors are primarily Spanish-speaking. You must be able to communicate effectively and comfortably with all stakeholders.

• Proven Experience: 2+ years in sales, leasing, business development, or a similar revenue-focused role.

• Community Event Mastery: Proven experience managing grassroots community events, festivals, or brand activations —you know how to create buzz on the ground.

• Logistical Discipline: Strong project management and vendor coordination skills with a demonstrated ability to execute with a high level of detail.

• A "Can-Do" Attitude: Highly organized, excellent follow-through, and comfortable with the hands-on reality of event setup and light physical tasks .

• Availability: Must have the flexibility to work weekends and evenings as required by the market's operating hours and event schedule.

What We Offer: The Perks of Powering the Market

We believe your direct contribution to our market’s success should be rewarded.

Competitive Salary: $55,000–$65,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Merit-Based Bonuses: Performance driven bonuses that reward results, initiative, and impact—not just tenure.

Full Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement: 401(k) and Defined Benefit Plan

Time Off: Generous PTO and paid holidays

Impact: A unique role where your work directly drives revenue and creates meaningful cultural and community impact every single day

Ready to put your sales drive and event flair to work? We can’t wait to hear from you!