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Field Manager
Full Time - NYC
Immediate Hire
Agency Overview
Established in 2010, NGP has since become an industry leader in marketing brand experiences + creating cultural relevance. Marketing is the art of telling a great story and we are some of the best storytellers in the business. We deliver experiences that are measured against excellence, from concept to completion.
Role Overview:
A Field Manager (FM) spearheads all aspects of localized experiential activity from development through execution. This single point of contact is responsible for delivering on all event and reporting needs. Main Focus on ON + OFF premise sampling for luxury spirits brands. Projects can vary from experiential consumer activations, product launches, influencer dinners, pop-ups, and festivals to other regional brand activations. you will be the client liaison for the region on all programs from development through execution, managing all facets with a team based in each assigned market within your region.
This position is responsible for performing skilled computer duties with extreme attention to detail.
Job responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regional brand and sales teams as well as agency partners
- Build, develop, and nurture client relationships within respective regions inclusive of commercial marketing, local sales, state managers and distributor partners, etc.
- Oversee all aspects of field operations for assigned markets, including staff recruitment, brand/program trainings, logistic management, scheduling, on-site management, reporting, quality assurance and communication with leadership
- Fully understand the client’s business needs and challenges (including current industry knowledge), while delivering on agency’s business objectives and goals.
- Staff, manage, and ensure all On and Off-premise sampling events are executed to client standard
- Work with the Field Marketing Director and Event Manager(s) to develop, manage, and reconcile execution budgets including T&E throughout the programming
- Approve payment for staff once the event is completed
- Gather and share market, target, and cultural insights related to program performance, competitors, trends, and threats
- Communicate program results, summarize findings, and work with senior team members to recommend program enhancements and/or changes to optimize business growth and opportunities
- Providing added value to client business through seamless execution, innovative solutions, and progressive ideas
- On-site supervision of event planning and production including: venue sourcing, vendor selection, catering needs, permitting, A/V, lighting, labor staffing, and vendor relations.
- Building on-site production materials including ROS, staff plan, contact/vendor lists, etc.
- Manage storage unit and POS inventory on an ongoing basis
- Conduct monthly inventory audits and complete required reporting
- On-site support of all event production elements pre-, during and post-event
- Determination of recruitment profile along with hiring of staff for each event
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Experience overseeing spirit-based programming preferred (specifically sampling events On and Off-premise/ Retail Activations)
- Proficiency in respective brand programming and education
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Strong track record of establishing and maintaining cross-functional, working relationships (in-person and remote).
- Proven ability to multitask and handle multiple projects and varied workstreams
- Excellent project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and vendor negotiation
- Experience training peers and subordinates, while monitoring the team’s resulting output.
- Knowledge of design, lighting, sound, video, photography and social media
- Proficiency with MS Office and G Suite
- Ability to travel for client meetings, site visits, and event executions
- Keen awareness of event industry activity
- An eclectic sense of style and creativity
- Ability to work long hours, weekends, and holidays
- 3-5 years of event production/production management
Compensation: This position is based in NY and has a salary range of $65-72,000 commensurate to the skillset and experience of the individual. This position has a T&E account for local travel and activations; an annual bonus; 100% paid health benefits for employee and home office supplies including company laptop.
At NGP, we are a group of people growing together and having fun doing it. We support a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone has a voice to contribute to the team. We value unique insights, respect all backgrounds, and enjoy sharing our experiences together.
NGP is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status, and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience
