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Havas Street is hiring a Full-Time City Market Manager

New York, NY · Posted Mar 27
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Havas Street is hiring a Full-Time City Market Manager to represent and manage a high-profile spirits portfolio! As the City Manager you will be responsible for ensuring seamless execution of on & off premise events and managing a team of Brand Ambassadors to promote the spirits portfolio in New York. 

Position details: 
Date: April 2025 – January 2, 2026
Market: New York Market
$1,400 - $1,500 (based on experience) | W2 Employee 
Internet & Phone monthly stipend

City Manager Responsibilities: 

Sampling Event Management: 
• Executes and manages all aspects of the market events and tactics 
• Ensures POS and assets are used in market, following brand guidance
• Warehouse Management
• Manages local storage unit and utilizes event assets and program materials 
• Strategically staffs schedule and coordinates all aspects of execution 
• Attends and supports event execution on a consistent basis to ensure event excellence and sampling compliance. This includes working promotional events when needed
• Budget Compliance - Manages team credit cards and local budget; submits monthly reports including product spends and other local field expenses
• Payroll Management 
• Generates and submits weekly payroll reports to Regional Manager, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for Brand Ambassador team, even on holidays
• Responds to employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits providing timely and accurate information
• Distributes and transports POS and assets to the warehouse, events, and Brand Ambassadors 
• Completes program reports including taking event photos and feedback from account staff and consumers. Offers recommendations, based on market knowledge
 
Brand Ambassador team management: 
• Recruits, trains, and supervises Brand Ambassador and logistics team. Schedules shifts, coaches and disciplines team with Regional Manager guidance
• Coaches/trains the ambassador teams to continually reinforce key talking points, best practices and sampling legalities 

Client relations: 
• Serves as the primary contact for the local sales team to develop and maintain positive working relationships. Maintains prompt and responsive communication with all requests while maintaining a positive working relationship
• Enhances account relationships with retailers and consumers 
• Success Evaluation
• Provides information on competitive activity in the market 
• Works seamlessly with local teams to share best practices 
• Meets program KPIs consistently, including sales and execution standards

Must haves: 
• Must 21 years of age or older. Spirits experience preferred.  
• Passion for Event Marketing
• Only accepting local candidates 
• At least 1 year of management exp. in the spirits/beer industry 
• Flexible schedule and able to commit to full-time role including working on holidays, weekends, and evenings
• Well versed with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Have reliable vehicle with clean driving record and valid driver's license
• Must be local to the area
• Able to lift, load, unload and move product – up to 50 pounds
• Must be comfortable driving every day 
• Bachelor’s degree desired but not required