Welcome to the NFL Events Branch Program:

First of all, congratulations on earning the opportunity to work with the NFL Events Team! Our team is one of the best in the nation and sold $2.1 Million at events in 2019!

Working events is a privilege that should not be taken lightly. At events, we are the face of Cutco so we want to make sure that we are always representing the amazing Cutco product line to the best of our ability.

Please make sure that you complete all of the tasks listed below prior to the deadlines listed below. Being unprepared for your first event is unacceptable.

(DUE APRIL 10) Join the NFL Events Team Branch Program WhatsApp Group:
- From the App store on your phone, download “WhatsApp”.
- From your phone, click this link to join the group: https://bit.ly/37N2r0e
(DUE APRIL 17) Contact 8-10 Local Events in your Summer Branch Territory in Order to Book 2+ New Events:
1. CLICK HERE for Tips on Finding New Events!
2. For each event, please complete the following steps:
  1. Confirm that the event you are submitting isn’t currently listed on the 2020 NFL Events Show Schedule.
    - Please note the tabs at the bottom of the Excel file that say Spring, Summer, & Fall. Make sure you are looking at the appropriate campaign.
  2. Email the promoter (company or individual responsible for hosting the event) using the following email template:
    1. “To Whom it May Concern,
      My name is Kadeem Samuels and I am representative of CUTCO Cutlery. I am interested in being a vendor at your event on January 21-24, however, I would like to get some information before sending in an application.
      1) Has Cutco ever worked this event before?
      2) How many people attended this event last year?
      3) How long have you been running this event?
      4) How much does it cost to be a vendor?
      I understand that this may be short notice but I would appreciate a timely response. Once I receive answers to my questions, one of my administrators will reach out to you for application processing.
      If you could also please include an application for your event with your response that would be greatly appreciated!
      Thank you,
      Kadeem”
  3. Receive confirmation that the promoter has space available for us at their event.
    - You are permitted to work events that cost less than $100/day. If you find an event that costs more than that & you’d like help negotiating the price down, feel free to forward to Nicole at nfleventsteam@gmail.com for feedback.
  4. Forwarded the promoter’s YES email response to the template above with the event application to nfleventsteam@gmail.com
  5. Submit your event to be booked by Cutco via the Traditional Events Booking Approval Form.
    - All events must be booked through Nicole using the Traditional Events Booking Approval Form.
    - You may not complete applications or book events on your own out of pocket without direct written approval from Nicole.
      - Deadline: Before Branch Summer Kill Meeting
(DUE JUNE 15) Purchase Cutco Table Cloth - $78:
- Where to Buy: Manager Lit Order (Item #A300)
- Deadline: June 15
  - **Please note that manager lit orders can take up to 3 weeks to be delivered. Last training, you’ll want to have this ordered by mid/late-June at the absolute latest.
(DUE JULY 12) Print & Read Through (& Start Memorizing):
- New Customer Approach
- Cutco Owner Approach
- Deadline: July 12
(DUE JULY 12) Listen to the Following Audios & Take Notes:
- New Customer Role Play (50 Minutes)
- Cutco Owner Role Play (37 Minutes)
- Deadline: July 12
(DUE JULY 12) Watch the Following Videos & Take Notes:
- New Customer Role Play (12 Minutes)
- Cutco Owner Role Play (8 Minutes)
- Deadline: July 12

If you have any questions/concerns in the process of completing these tasks, please email us at: nfleventsteam@gmail.com

2020 BRANCH EVENTS ASSIGNMENT TRACKER