Associate Manager, Event Management

dentsu•Time, IL

1d•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 while supporting all market activities. The position reports to the Market Manager and requires comfort 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, employee growth and learning, diversity, inclusion, equity, and culturally fluent teams. The role is based in the USA, remote in Florida’s Central Time region. Dentsu’s working approach 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 in Los Angeles; 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.

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.
Comfort working with the marketing and promotion of wine and spirits products.

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 in-market event execution.
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 related to sampling laws and promotional activity.
Attend, monitor, and evaluate events for quality control and recommend improvements.