Field Market Manager Iowa Market

EVENTLINK GROUP•Carlisle, IA

5d•$50,000 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Market Manager is responsible for overseeing local event execution activities, transportation, inventory management, and staffing through the greater Des Moines market. The role ensures the efficient movement and management of assets, equipment, and personnel while supporting the successful execution of experiential marketing programs, tours, activations, and client initiatives. The Field Market Manager provides leadership to operational staff while driving efficiency, cost control, safety, and service excellence throughout the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2-4+ years in brand management and/or experiential/integrated marketing including field operations
Experience supervising employees and managing staffing resources
Experience working with budgets, forecasting, and operational plans
Strong communication, leadership and team management skills
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills with an attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Flexibility, versatility, and willingness to take on a range of responsibilities and maintain effective processes
Ability to lift and move 50+ pounds

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business Administration or a related field preferred
Vehicle product knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

Attend, lead, and manage on-site events with local team members
Lead client and internal team meetings to ensure program objectives, logistics, staffing, and activation details are clearly communicated and executed
Recruit, develop, schedule, and manage local field staff to support program requirements
Develop and implement initiatives focused on labor reduction, operational efficiency, cost control and continuous process improvement
Manage inventory through company established inventory management systems
Communicate transportation needs to appropriate internal teams and coordinate resources accordingly
Ensure program vehicles, equipment, and operational assets are properly maintained and compliant with company standards
Maintain accurate reporting and recordkeeping systems to monitor operational performance, inventory, and labor costs
Coordinate and monitor all phases of event logistics, transportation, warehousing, and production support activities
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful program execution
Ensure compliance with company policies including safety requirements, DOT regulations, and operational standards
Prepare forecasts, staffing plans, performance metrics, inventory and client required reports
Serves as market level resource for event operations, staffing, and field execution