Field Marketing Manager

AVANT Communications is a premier distributor for next-generation technologies, providing unique value to its network of Trusted Advisors. The Field Marketing Manager will guide regional program development, drive alignment between the field and marketing, and support sales and marketing initiatives to foster relationships and influence sales growth.

Responsibilities:

• Support the AVANT Midwest and South Central Sales team in coordinating and executing marketing initiatives to recruit, enable and grow AVANT’s Trusted Advisors ecosystem
• Ensure both sales teams are apprised of updated tools, materials, and marketing trends and strategies, while also representing AVANT Sales team point of view in marketing planning
• Work with cross-functional teams to make improvements and share/receive best practices with/from other regions and teams
• Plan regional and local events and oversee onsite event management from inception to completion
• Provide registration lists pre and post events to sales with action items
• Facilitate event vendor logistics including RFP, site visit, contract negotiation, signature, purchase requests and purchase orders, payment, onsite management for related vendors
• Manage budget requirements through strategic recommendations and operational efficiencies and deliver projects within agreed timeline and budgets
• Partner with Marketing Operations and Digital Marketing to ensure all tactical elements are in place and report on the success of programs
• Deliver quality assurance that AVANT branding and messaging in marketing materials is clear, consistent, and optimized across regions
• Assist with additional marketing requests and one-off tasks to drive growth of key initiatives
• Coordinate with Vendor Management for MDF sponsorship
• Track and report on event metrics and impact

Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in the areas of sales and/or marketing
• 1-2 years experience with event management
• Motivated, self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and collaborate across several teams building credibility and trusting relationships
• Demonstrated success in project management across functional teams
• Ability to effectively multitask and manage several initiatives at once
• Knowledge of sales and marketing technology such as Salesforce, Cvent, Wordpress, Canva, Google Analytics, etc
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Commitment to quality, and attention to detail
• Proven success in managing budgets
• Position requires monthly travel