Market Manager

• Coordinate the staffing and logistics of all in-market events
• Serve as the primary point of contact for a team of Promotional Specialists, assisting with scheduling, reporting, and communication as needed
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure that the execution meets the expectations of the client. Communicate quality control visits to Campari Field Marketing and local stakeholder team on a weekly basis
• Provide feedback to improve execution standards and results for On- and Off-Premise events
• Handle logistics of all promotions within assigned geographic area of responsibility
• Recruit prospective Promotional Specialists at all attended promotions
• Ensure that Promotional Specialists have the necessary training and materials prior to promotions
• Manage promotional material inventory (POS) and warehousing
• Assist in any brand, trade, special events or adhoc programs in market
• Ensure all events and staff adhere to company, DISCUS and State mandated regulations including sampler licenses if needed
• Management of post-event responsibilities (ensuring event recapping is done accurately and on time, verifying the payroll procedure is followed, qualitative feedback is collected and shared with agency and client)
• Support the RAM, Campari Field Marketing Manager (FMM) and Territory FMM (TFMM) on sampling-related and adhoc assignments
• Recruit/Train Event Teams
• Must have access to a network of talented staff
• Manage event staff pool to ensure the sampler base continually supports the needs of an ever-changing business
• Foster execution of flawless events (includes, but is not limited to, on-site sampling, engaging consumers, delivering key brand communications, distributing POS, facilitating data capture)
• Manage Key Relationships
• Confirm event activations with account management prior to execution
• Liaise with local client sales teams and retail partners on a daily/weekly basis
• Collaborate with third-party agencies when necessary
• Maintain a positive and proactive relationship with the local sales teams as well as account management and staff
• Maintain account and distributor partner contact lists. Build trade/bartender relationships through account visits
• Financial Responsibility
• Manage event budgets
• Coordinate payment of all bar tabs or per event supplies directly with account partners or staff
• Manage payroll process of all staff
• Submit and review receipts in a timely manner to ensure they are compliant
• Report on Event Activity
• Maintain and update scheduling of events in the Event Management System
• Review and approve event recaps within 48 hours of event to ensure data integrity
• Report event and overall program feedback to RAM
• Create post-program Market specific recaps for the client that identify and report on key performance indicators, event data, provides photos, etc.
• Work with Promotional Specialist to attain high-quality event photos that capture the brand experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years prior experience in event management
• Knowledge of wine and spirits industry is mandatory
• Experience in recruiting and staffing for events, preferably with existing relationships with potential staff
• Effective training experience is preferred
• Access to event staff personnel
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
• able to work cross-functionally with clients, field teams, and agency partners
• Strong budget management skills
• Ability to prioritize and juggle many tasks
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills
• Trade contacts are a plus
• Skilled at managing client relationships
• Self-starter, strategic thinker, and proactive problem solver
• Experience with inventory management
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Reliable transportation a must
• Comfortable lifting/transporting event kits/boxes
• Houston area resident required. Strong familiarity with the Houston market
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time

Trade contacts are a plus

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and wellness programs
• Generous PTO, including vacation, holidays, and wellness days
• Professional growth opportunities in a dynamic, creative environment
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace that values people as much as the work we create