Are you an experienced field marketing leader ready to execute standout brand samplings? Havas Street is a seeking a City Manager to oversee a team of Brand Ambassadors promoting a premium spirits portfolio across multiple markets. You'll recruit, manage, and motivate teams while ensuring exceptional on and off premise activations. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in field marketing management, excels at leading people, and thrives in fast-paced event environments.
Position details:
Dates: ASAP – January 8, 2027
Markets: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, & Connecticut
Pay: $1,350 - $1,400/wk
W2 Employee
Stipends paid monthly (phone + travel)
Hours: 40 hours a week; Work schedule based on event schedule (2 days off/week) | Work week runs Saturday though Friday
Sampling Event Management:
• Executes and manages all aspects of the market events and tactics
• Ensures POS and assets are used in market, following brand guidance
• Warehouse Management
• Manages local storage unit and utilizes event assets and program materials
• Strategically staffs schedule and coordinates all aspects of execution
• Attends and supports event execution on a consistent basis to ensure event excellence and sampling compliance. This includes working promotional events when needed
• Budget Compliance - Manages team credit cards and local budget; submits monthly reports including product spends and other local field expenses
• Payroll Management
• Generates and submits weekly payroll reports to Regional Manager, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for Brand Ambassador team, even on holidays
• Responds to employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits providing timely and accurate information
• Distributes and transports POS and assets to the warehouse, events, and Brand Ambassadors
• Completes program reports including taking event photos and feedback from account staff and consumers. Offers recommendations, based on market knowledge
Brand Ambassador Team Management:
• Recruits, trains, and supervises Brand Ambassador and logistics team. Schedules shifts, coaches and corrects team with Regional Manager guidance
• Coaches/trains the ambassador teams to continually reinforce key talking points, best practices and sampling legalities
Client Relations:
• Serves as the primary contact for the local sales team to develop and maintain positive working relationships. Maintains prompt and responsive communication with all requests while maintaining a positive working relationship
• Enhances account relationships with retailers and consumers
• Success Evaluation
• Provides information on competitive activity in the market
• Works seamlessly with local teams to share best practices
• Meets program KPIs consistently, including sales and execution standards
Must Haves:
• Passion for Event Marketing
• Only accepting local candidates to either: Boston, MA or Providence, RI or Norwalk, CT
• At least 2 years of management exp. in the spirits/beer industry managing multiple markets
• Flexible schedule and ability to commit to the role, including working on holidays, weekends, and evenings
• Well-versed with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Have reliable vehicle with clean driving record and valid driver's license
• Must be local to the area
• Able to lift, load, unload and move product – up to 50 pounds
• Must be comfortable driving every day
• Bachelor’s degree desired but not required