Advantage Solutions
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Base pay range $68,640.00/yr - $78,000.00/yr
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities Team Management
Manages all aspects of Brand Ambassador team including recruitment, training, weekly event execution, and reporting
Ensures Brand Ambassadors are properly equipped with merchandise and materials needed to execute sampling events
Regularly travel in market for purpose of, but not limited to; BA development, activation audits and performance reviews
Overall performance management of Brand Ambassadors providing direction, guidance, and support where necessary
Develop employees for career advancement and succession planning
Field Operations Management
Drive professional and value-oriented relationships with key wholesaler/client field management teams to drive positive relationships
Use reports and presentations to highlight success and/or improvement areas relative to program execution – performance vs. performance objectives, competitive intelligence, key market initiatives, wins, losses, opportunities, and challenges
Work collaboratively with support and agency operations team in areas including, but not limited to, report development, event execution, financial control, and coverage model execution/revisions
Conduct weekly conference calls with DM to communicate program updates and strategic priorities
Manage budget for assigned geographic area to maximize revenue and profit and lowering workman’s compensation claims by enforcing a safe work environment
Client Relationship
Drive professional and value-oriented relationships with key wholesaler/client field management teams to drive positive relationships. Maintains consistency and highly visible presence in designated accounts within assigned territory.
Teamwork/Dynamics
Work collaboratively with support and agency operations team in areas including, but not limited to, report development, event execution, financial control, and coverage model execution/revisions. Efficient tactical support on BA process, day to day business needs, and administrative support. Communicate daily/weekly with BAs through Whats App. Conduct weekly conference calls with local team to communicate program updates and strategic priorities.
Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports
Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
Indirect Reports
May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job
Travel up to 50%
Education Level (Required): Bachelor's Degree
Experience Level 2-4 years of experience
Experience In The Alcohol Or Beverage Industry Preferred
Experience working in an agency, retail, CPG or CE environment
Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
Team player; works collaboratively with others.
Able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Able to be nimble in ambiguity; be open to change; embrace innovative ideas.
Able to communicate effectively through various methods while appropriately tailoring the message to the audience.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Proven success in the execution and evaluation of sampling programs
Experience with recruiting, interviewing, and training Brand Ambassadors
Experience in creating weekly schedules with specific parameters for execution
Experience with approving team events, recaps, and payroll systems
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales, General Business, and Management
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Base pay range $68,640.00/yr - $78,000.00/yr
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities Team Management
Manages all aspects of Brand Ambassador team including recruitment, training, weekly event execution, and reporting
Ensures Brand Ambassadors are properly equipped with merchandise and materials needed to execute sampling events
Regularly travel in market for purpose of, but not limited to; BA development, activation audits and performance reviews
Overall performance management of Brand Ambassadors providing direction, guidance, and support where necessary
Develop employees for career advancement and succession planning
Field Operations Management
Drive professional and value-oriented relationships with key wholesaler/client field management teams to drive positive relationships
Use reports and presentations to highlight success and/or improvement areas relative to program execution – performance vs. performance objectives, competitive intelligence, key market initiatives, wins, losses, opportunities, and challenges
Work collaboratively with support and agency operations team in areas including, but not limited to, report development, event execution, financial control, and coverage model execution/revisions
Conduct weekly conference calls with DM to communicate program updates and strategic priorities
Manage budget for assigned geographic area to maximize revenue and profit and lowering workman’s compensation claims by enforcing a safe work environment
Client Relationship
Drive professional and value-oriented relationships with key wholesaler/client field management teams to drive positive relationships. Maintains consistency and highly visible presence in designated accounts within assigned territory.
Teamwork/Dynamics
Work collaboratively with support and agency operations team in areas including, but not limited to, report development, event execution, financial control, and coverage model execution/revisions. Efficient tactical support on BA process, day to day business needs, and administrative support. Communicate daily/weekly with BAs through Whats App. Conduct weekly conference calls with local team to communicate program updates and strategic priorities.
Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports
Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
Indirect Reports
May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job
Travel up to 50%
Education Level (Required): Bachelor's Degree
Experience Level 2-4 years of experience
Experience In The Alcohol Or Beverage Industry Preferred
Experience working in an agency, retail, CPG or CE environment
Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
Team player; works collaboratively with others.
Able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Able to be nimble in ambiguity; be open to change; embrace innovative ideas.
Able to communicate effectively through various methods while appropriately tailoring the message to the audience.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Proven success in the execution and evaluation of sampling programs
Experience with recruiting, interviewing, and training Brand Ambassadors
Experience in creating weekly schedules with specific parameters for execution
Experience with approving team events, recaps, and payroll systems
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales, General Business, and Management
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Advantage Solutions by 2x
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