Advantage Solutions · 1 day ago
Brand Activation Manager
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$69K/yr - $78K/yr
2+ years expAdvantage Solutions is part of the renowned Anheuser-Busch family, seeking a strategic Brand Activation Manager to enhance brand presence and consumer engagement for the Kona Big Wave brand. This role involves leading brand activation strategies, managing sampling events, and fostering relationships with key accounts to drive sales and market success.
ConsumerMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive activation strategies to achieve sales and brand objectives
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and the local wholesaler
Sell in brand programming to key accounts
Lead the planning and execution of brand activations, special events, sponsorships, and promotions
Manage all aspects of Brand Ambassador team including recruitment, training, scheduling, weekly event execution, and reporting
Provide guidance and support to the Brand Ambassador team to ensure alignment with company objectives
Local asset management - ensuring Brand Ambassadors are properly equipped with merchandise and materials needed to execute sampling events
Responsible for activation recaps, metrics, and overall event success
Mange local budget & budget reporting/reconciliation
Perform pre-calls and checklists in preparation for sampling events
Monitor event execution while ensuring all key brand KPIs are achieved
Submit program deliverables accurately and on time each week. Deliverables include but are not limited to expense reporting, weekly recaps, BA survey audits, time sheet approvals, etc
Knowledge of local nightlife/events and local alcohol beverage laws
Assists in the analysis of sales and market/territory data used to provide consultation and/or correction for under-performing accounts
Responsible for managing events in person
Qualification
Required
Must be of legal drinking age (21+)
2 years of beverage company and/or distributor experience
Driving is an essential function of this job and therefore you must be able to maintain a valid/current driver's license
Must have access to reliable transportation
Access to a computer with Microsoft Office and home internet access
Must be proficient in Excel and PPT
Personal smartphone with the ability to communicate/report while in the field
Available to work 40+ hours per week, including nights and weekends
Must be able to lift 40lbs
Must be able to travel for mandatory training at program launch
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional demeanor and strong work ethic
Strong leadership and communication skills
Organizational skills to meet weekly deadlines
Live in the market for full duration of the program
Preferred
Prior experience with event production and management of teams of brand ambassadors, brand promotion, working with wholesaler and accounts, brand sampling
Benefits
Monthly auto & tech stipend
In person training
Opportunity for bonus and recognition
Training and Career Development with Advantage
Opportunity to represent innovative and fast-growing brands
Opportunity for professional development and career advancement within Anheuser-Busch
Company
Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions is a premier sales and committed to building brand value for our clients and customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Advantage Solutions has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
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2024 (7)
2023 (5)
2022 (2)
2021 (3)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.35BKey Investors
Juggernaut Capital Partners
2020-10-29IPO
2020-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $855M
2020-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
Leadership Team
David Peacock
Chief Executive Officer
Brian G Stevens
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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