Associate Manager, Event Management

dentsu•Chicago, IL

1d•$54,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Manager manages daily nightlife and retail consumer engagement programs in market. The role supports all market activities and reports to the Market Manager. Attention to detail is fundamental, with responsibility for implementing controls, processes, policies, and compliance. The position requires comfort working with the marketing and promotion of wine and spirits products. Dentsu is a global lifestyle marketing agency that connects brands with people through shared passions and lifestyles across sports and entertainment marketing, live experiences, digital and social media, retail marketing, enterprise/B2B engagement, and sponsorship marketing. Its mission is to engineer value by creating deeper human connections. Dentsu describes itself as committed to meaningful progress, employee growth and learning, and an inclusive, equitable, and culturally fluent environment. The role is based in Chicago. Employees within commuting distance of a Dentsu hub are expected to work in the office three days per week, except Los Angeles employees, who are expected in the office two days per week. Employees outside commuting range may be designated remote depending on the role and business needs. Employees may need to attend an office to meet company or client needs. The annual salary range is $54,000–$60,000. The position is full-time and permanent.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in field or promotional marketing.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to effectively source candidates and ensure a match to the position and organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Promotional experience in wine and spirits.
Proficiency in the MacOS operating system.

Responsibilities

Recruit and manage top-quality Educators and Influencers for event execution in market.
Train staff on brands, programs, consumer engagement, and execution excellence.
Manage staff pools to ensure core teams support volume and business needs.
Manage point-of-sale coordination and warehouse management for local event activity.
Ensure proper coordination, kitting, and utilization of point-of-sale materials.
Enter, maintain, and review event data in relevant activation platforms.
Ensure event reporting is entered accurately and on time into the online database.
Manage staff payroll and expense processes, as well as personal travel and entertainment expenses.
Maintain knowledge and understanding of local state alcohol laws and regulations related to sampling laws and promotional activity.
Attend, monitor, and evaluate events for quality control, and recommend improvements to event quality.