The Account Manager is primarily responsible for the design, management and execution of local and regional events.
Create and activate fully integrated marketing campaigns that bring clients brands to life.
Event planning, event implementation, vendor negotiation/management, budget development and tracking.
Manage promotions as they go live, be a loyal brand advocate and work closely with the team of Field Managers and vendors.
Requirements
Bachelor’s (or Master’s) Degree in Business, Marketing or related field;
4 or more years of management experience in a consumer product goods/merchandising/event marketing environment;
Beverage/alcohol experience a plus.
Access to a vehicle with a G2 or G class license is required.
Ability to work flexible hours including overnight travel, evenings and weekends.
Proven success in senior level client relationship development, management, retention and growth;
Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, project management experience, and prioritization of tasks Superior interpersonal skills to work closely with other team members and the client;
Experience managing a multi-market team of Market Managers/Event Managers; and
Previous experience dealing with partner agencies.
Professional attitude and strong leadership skills;
Strong client communication skills (insight, analysis, and program reporting);
Solid understanding of social media tools and digital platforms;
Strong computer application skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to work in a digital work environment.