Event Manager - Home Shows / Trade Shows

Art of Drawers Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Art of Drawers Omaha is looking for an Event Manager to engage homeowners at our booth during home shows and coordinate design appointments. This role requires strong communication skills and experience in live events to drive leads and revenue.

The position is part-time and provides a competitive hourly pay along with performance bonuses. If you are energetic and enjoy sales, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team!

Qualifications

• Experience working or managing live events, trade shows, or expos.
• Comfortable initiating conversations with strangers.
• Background in home services, remodeling, or design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engage attendees at the booth for in-home design appointments.
• Capture customer information accurately.
• Assist with booth setup and maintain a clean space.

Skills

Experience managing live events

Strong communication skills

In-person sales experience

Reliable and punctual

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Art of Drawers is a family-owned franchise serving the Omaha area. We specialize in transforming kitchens, pantries, and bathrooms by maximizing storage and improving organization. Trade shows allow us to showcase our custom solutions to customers, through our large kitchen and pantry display.

Position Overview

The Event Manager's primary responsibility is to engage with homeowners at our booth and book qualified in-home design appointments. You will work directly alongside the owners, and play a key role in driving leads and revenue from the event. This is a high-energy, customer-facing role ideal for someone who enjoys conversations, sales, trade shows, and helping people find unique solutions to what they are looking for.

Events

Home Shows / Trade Shows

• 3-4 home shows a year
• Omaha / Council Bluffs area
• 2-3 Days Each (Hours will vary)

Pop-up Events

• Community Festivals
• Art Fairs
• Night Markets
• Fundraisers
• Farmers Markets

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively engage attendees walking by the booth
• Start conversations and identify qualified homeowners
• Clearly communicate our services and value proposition
• Book in-home design appointments on the spot
• Accurately capture customer information
• Answer questions about our products, process, pricing, and installation timelines
• Explain benefits such as maximizing vertical storage, accessibility improvements, and one-day installs
• Assist with booth setup (loading in, organizing materials, light assembly as needed)
• Help maintain a clean, inviting booth throughout the show
• Support breakdown and load-out as needed
• Represent the brand professionally at all times

Qualifications

• Experience working or managing live events, trade shows, or expos
• Comfortable initiating conversations with strangers
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• In-person sales experience (retail, commissioned sales, appointment setting, etc.) preferred
• Experience booking appointments or generating leads preferred
• Background in home services, remodeling, or design is a plus

What We’re Looking For

• High energy and positive attitude
• Confident and personable
• Goal-oriented and motivated by results
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Team player who takes initiative

Training & Compensation

• Paid ~2 hours of remote or in-person training
• Work directly with the owners
• Part-time opportunity (event-based)
• Competitive hourly pay
• Performance bonus tied to appointments booked
• Opportunity for future events and growth within the company

Why This Role Matters

This role directly impacts the success of our biggest marketing events of the year. The right person will help drive high-quality appointments that turn into real projects and long-term customers.

If you enjoy people, sales, and live events — and want a short-term opportunity with room to grow — we’d love to connect.

To apply, please send your resume and a brief note about your event or sales experience.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Art of Drawers Corporate.