Associate Manager, Event Management

dentsu•Time, IL

1d•$51,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Manager focuses on the daily management of nightlife and retail consumer engagement programs in market. Attention to detail is fundamental, and the role implements controls, processes, policies, and compliance. The position supports market activities and reports to the Market Manager. The person must be comfortable working with the marketing and promotion of wine and spirits products. Dentsu is a global lifestyle marketing agency connecting 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, learning and growth, diversity, inclusion, equity, and culturally fluent teams. The position is listed as full-time and permanent, based remotely in Indiana's Central Time Zone. The company describes a flexible approach combining remote work and in-person collaboration; employees within commuting distance of designated hub offices are generally expected to work in-office three days per week, or two days in Los Angeles, and employees may need to attend an office based on business and client needs. The annual salary range is $51,000–$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 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 high-quality Educators and Influencers for event execution in market.
Train staff on brands, programs, consumer engagement, and execution excellence.
Manage staff pools so 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 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 relating to sampling laws and promotional activity.
Attend, monitor, and evaluate events for quality control and recommend improvements.