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Field Manager
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. Projects can vary from experiential consumer activations (On + Off Premise Samplings), pop-ups, and festivals to other regional brand activations. You will be the client liaison for the South Florida region on all programs from staffing and training 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:
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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, including commercial marketing, local sales, state managers, and distributor partners.
- Oversee all aspects of field operations for assigned markets, including staff recruitment, brand/program training, 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 the agency’s business objectives and goals.
- Work with the Field Manager Director, and Event Manager 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
- 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:
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Experience overseeing spirit-based programming preferred - 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 in MS Office, G Suite, and G drive.
- 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 NJ and pays on a per event management basis, to be discussed between FM, Managing Director, and Field Marketing Director. It also has a T&E budget for local travel and kitting.
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.
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.
