Associate Manager, Event Management

dentsu•USA - Remote - Virginia, VA

1d•$51,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

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. The agency’s mission is to engineer value by creating deeper human connections. Dentsu places its people at the center, supports growth and learning, and works to build an inclusive, equitable, and culturally fluent environment. The Associate Manager oversees the daily management of nightlife and retail consumer engagement programs in market. The role supports market activities, emphasizes attention to detail and the implementation of controls, processes, policies, and compliance, and reports to the Market Manager. The successful candidate must be comfortable working with the marketing and promotion of wine and spirits products. The position is listed as remote in Virginia. Dentsu’s work model combines flexibility with in-person collaboration. Employees within commuting distance of a hub office are generally expected to work in the office three days per week, or two days per week for Los Angeles-based employees; employees outside commuting distance 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 $51,000–$60,000. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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 for the position and organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Comfort working with the marketing and promotion of wine and spirits products.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Recruit and manage high-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 can 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 in the online database.
Manage staff payroll and expense processes, as well as personal travel and entertainment expenses.
Maintain knowledge and a firm understanding of local state alcohol laws and regulations concerning sampling laws and promotional activity.
Attend, monitor, and evaluate events for quality control, and recommend improvements to event quality.