Associate Manager, Event Management

dentsu•Dayton, OH

1d•$54,000 - $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. Its mission is to engineer value by creating deeper human connections. Dentsu emphasizes meaningful progress, learning and growth, diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural fluency. The Associate Manager manages day-to-day nightlife and retail consumer engagement programs in market. The role supports all market activities and reports to the Market Manager. Attention to detail and the implementation of controls, processes, policies, and compliance are essential. The position involves working with the marketing and promotion of wine and spirits products. The role is full-time and permanent. Dentsu’s way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration. Employees within commuting distance of hub offices in Chicago, Metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City are expected to work from the office three days per week, except Los Angeles employees, who are expected in two days per week. Employees outside a commutable range may be designated as remote depending on the role and business needs. Employees may need to attend an office to meet company or client needs. The listed location is Remote, Ohio.

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 event execution in market.
Train staff on brands, programs, consumer engagement, and execution excellence.
Manage staff pools so core teams can support program volume and business needs.
Manage point-of-sale coordination and warehouse operations 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.
Understand and apply 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.