National Field Activation Director

• Provide direct oversight and management of the Regional Activation Manager team and Agency Field Team Coordinator
• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for the client’s Field Marketing Director for all Field related activity
• Champion the national Field team structure to standardize comms plan, ways of working, staffing, logistics and execution processes
• Liaise with internal Client Services Sampling team and other key agency stakeholders
• Oversee Field team operations including the development of third-party agency contracts
• Assist with recruitment and training of Regional Activation Managers
• Provide ongoing evaluation of Field processes and proactive recommendations for enhanced ways of working
• Senior oversight of national programming performance and capacity across the regions and markets
• Participate in annual agency planning process
• Prepare presentation content for pertinent agency and client workshops
• Travel to regions and markets to build relationships with Field team and client stakeholders as necessary

• 8+ years combined relative industry experience – Field Marketing, Mass Sampling Program, and Experiential Marketing agency roles
• 3+ years of supervisory experience remotely leading a hybrid team in geographically dispersed locations
• Prior spirits experience with a strong understanding of legal compliance and supplier operations is mandatory
• Must have strong emotional intelligence and sound judgement to navigate business challenges and people dynamics
• Ability to hold internal and external teams accountable to ensure executional excellence
• Ability to input and implement strategic decisions – long and short term
• Self-starter, strategic thinker, proactive problem solver, and solution oriented
• Exceptional communication/organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Have strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills
• Strong budget management skills
• Ability to travel to NYC HQ and nationally to regional markets as necessary

Experience with project management systems (i.e. Monday.com) a plus

• Competitive compensation
• 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