Events & Sales Manager (Full-Time)
Events & Sales Manager – Craic Sauce
Location: Lowell, MA (Must be based locally and have access to a car)
Hours: Full-time or part-time (with weekend availability)
Compensation: Based on experience
About Craic Sauce
Craic Sauce is a small-batch craft hot sauce company that thrives on community, creativity, and bold flavors. Our biggest sales channel is direct-to-consumer at farmers’ markets and events, and we’re looking for an Events & Sales Manager to lead and grow this crucial part of our business.
This is a managerial role where you’ll coach, coordinate, and optimize our event sales operations—helping Craic Sauce make a bigger impact while supporting and celebrating our team.
About the Role
As the Events & Sales Manager, you’ll oversee Craic Sauce’s presence at farmers’ markets, events, and pop-ups. You’ll schedule, train, and lead the Craic Crew, manage logistics, track performance, and innovate new ways to improve sales and engagement. This role blends strategy, leadership, and hands-on execution to make sure our biggest sales channel runs smoothly and successfully.
What You’ll Do
🗓️ Event & Market Coordination
- Schedule markets & staff availability, ensuring coverage at all events.
- Coordinate with market managers and event organizers for seamless operations.
- Oversee setup & logistics, ensuring our booths look great and function smoothly.
🎓 Team Leadership & Training
- Train and coach staff on market setup, customer engagement, and sauce knowledge.
- Create playbooks & training materials to improve team performance.
- Encourage team competitions & incentives to drive customer engagement and morale.
📊 Sales Performance & Strategy
- Track sales, set goals, and report on key metrics.
- Work closely with Brian on sales strategies and tactics.
- Analyze and improve sales processes based on team feedback and data.
🔧 Operations & Logistics
- Manage kit prep in our office/warehouse space so that event teams are fully equipped.
- Implement new tools & technologies to improve tracking and efficiency.
- Ensure smooth reconciliation of sales reports and inventory after events.
🌱 Community & Brand Growth
- Identify and propose new events that align with Craic Sauce’s brand and audience.
- Work with the marketing team to highlight markets and events on social media.
- Collaborate with our Video Director to capture and share event content.
- Celebrate wins & foster a positive team culture, including team outings and contests.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a proactive, organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on role.
- Experienced in team leadership. You’ve led teams, trained staff, or managed events before.
- Organized & strategic. You’re a planner but can also adapt on the fly.
- Passionate about food & community. You love local food, farmers' markets, and making connections.
- A strong communicator. You provide clear direction and inspire a team.
- Tech-savvy & analytical. You’re comfortable with digital tools, sales tracking, and reporting.
- Energetic & hands-on. You’re ready to jump in, problem-solve, and make things happen.
- Comfortable working weekends. This role includes on-call support and occasional weekend shifts.
- Must have a car. You’ll be moving between events, the Craic Sauce office, and other locations.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to lead and grow Craic Sauce’s most important sales channel.
- A dynamic, fast-paced environment with flexibility in scheduling.
- A positive, supportive team that celebrates wins and fosters growth.
- Sales incentives, contests, and opportunities for professional development.
- Plenty of hot sauce!
- Paid time off: Earn 9 hours of PTO for every 170 hours worked
- The chance to shape the future of a growing craft food company.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right fit for you, send your resume and a quick note about why you're interested in the role to brian@crafthotsauce.com.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in leadership, enjoys building a team, and loves the energy of farmers’ markets and events. If that’s you—come join us!