Associate Manager, Event Management

dentsu•Time, IL

1d•$54,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Manager focuses on the daily management of nightlife and retail consumer engagement programs in market. The role supports market activities and reports to the Market Manager. Attention to detail is fundamental, and the position requires implementing controls, processes, policies, and compliance. The person in this role must be comfortable 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 emphasizes meaningful progress, people-centered growth and learning, and an inclusive, equitable, and culturally fluent environment. The position is listed as full-time and permanent. It is based remotely in Florida’s Eastern Time zone, with a flexible working approach that may include office attendance according to business and client needs. Employees within commuting distance of a hub office are generally expected to work in person three days per week, except Los Angeles employees, who are expected to work in person two days per week. The stated annual salary range is $54,000–$60,000.

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 to 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 is preferred.
Proficiency in the MacOS operating system is preferred.

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 a firm understanding of local state alcohol laws and regulations relating to sampling laws and promotional activity.
Attend, monitor, and evaluate events for quality control, and recommend improvements to event quality.