Field Marketing Manager - Central

Join the AVANT Team•Chicago, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Description Position Title: Field Marketing Manager (FMM) - Central Reporting To: Senior Manager of Regional Event Location: 2 N Riverside Plaza Suite 2450, Chicago, IL 60606; or 3001 N. Dallas Parkway Suite 140, Frisco, TX 75034 - Hybrid (office 1-2 days) AVANT is a platform for IT decision-making and the nation’s premier distributor for next-generation technologies. AVANT provides unique value to its extensive network of Trusted Advisors with original research, channel sales assistance, training, and tools to guide decision-making around IT services that promote business growth. From complex cloud designs to global wide-area network deployments to the latest in security services, AVANT sets the industry standard in enabling its partners and clients to make intelligent, data-driven decisions about services, technology and cost effective communications. For more information, visit www.goavant.net, or connect on Twitter and LinkedIn. Summary of Role The Field Marketing Manager role will be essential in guiding regional program development, ensuring sales team members are kept apprised of evolving marketing strategies and plans, and proactively driving alignment between the field and marketing. This role interacts with all levels of the organization as well as outside vendors. As part of the field marketing team, you will work closely with the Senior Director of Field Marketing, Vice Presidents of each sales region and Channel Managers. The FMM role will support sales and marketing initiatives that are engaging, measurable and foster relationships with Trusted Advisors to build loyalty and influence sales growth.

Requirements

At least 3-5 years of professional experience in the areas of sales and/or marketing
1-2 years experience with event management
Motivated, self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and collaborate across several teams building credibility and trusting relationships
Demonstrated success in project management across functional teams
Ability to effectively multitask and manage several initiatives at once
Knowledge of sales and marketing technology such as Salesforce, Cvent, Wordpress, Canva, Google Analytics, etc.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Commitment to quality, and attention to detail
Proven success in managing budgets

Responsibilities

Support the AVANT Midwest and South Central Sales team in coordinating and executing marketing initiatives to recruit, enable and grow AVANT’s Trusted Advisors ecosystem
Ensure both sales teams are apprised of updated tools, materials, and marketing trends and strategies, while also representing AVANT Sales team point of view in marketing planning
Work with cross-functional teams to make improvements and share/receive best practices with/from other regions and teams
Plan regional and local events and oversee onsite event management from inception to completion
Provide registration lists pre and post events to sales with action items
Facilitate event vendor logistics including RFP, site visit, contract negotiation, signature, purchase requests and purchase orders, payment, onsite management for related vendors
Manage budget requirements through strategic recommendations and operational efficiencies and deliver projects within agreed timeline and budgets
Partner with Marketing Operations and Digital Marketing to ensure all tactical elements are in place and report on the success of programs
Deliver quality assurance that AVANT branding and messaging in marketing materials is clear, consistent, and optimized across regions
Assist with additional marketing requests and one-off tasks to drive growth of key initiatives
Coordinate with Vendor Management for MDF sponsorship
Track and report on event metrics and impact