Field Marketing Manager

Who WE ARE

ASPIRE Brands creates amazing healthy energy drinks for every day sustained energy and focus. ASPIRE® is great tasting, lightly sparkling healthy energy with no calories, no sugar, natural caffeine from green tea and essential vitamins. ASPIRE products are vegan, keto-friendly, kosher, gluten free and soy free.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Field Marketing Manager based in Dallas with experience in the consumer goods space. Aspire is one of the fastest-growing CPG brands globally, attracting habitual caffeine consumers who enjoy the great-tasting, no-calorie, natural caffeine formulation. We are an adaptive organization with a start-up feel. The culture is demanding, and fast-paced where everyone works together to build a brand about which they feel genuinely passionate. Our teams are energized!…just like our drinks. If you think you've got what it takes to work with ASPIRE, continue reading…

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, manage and coach an all-star team of Brand Leaders(BL) and Brand Ambassadors(BA)
• Assists Regional Market Manager (RMM) with weekly scheduling of events and sampling opportunities based on guidance and direction of the RMM
• Assists RMM with retail demo calendar/scheduling and additional sales support, as needed
• Day-to-Day Management of BAs, including scheduling and on-site management at events
• Event Logistics: Set up and tear down of event materials, loading product, greet an educate the audience on the product
• Works well, motivates and drives Brand Leaders and Brand Ambassadors to meet daily, weekly and monthly goals
• Provides feedback to RMM on Brand Leaders and Brand Ambassadors
• Identify event opportunities in your area that require sampling activations
• Auditing BAs recaps and submitting payroll on-time

Key Competencies and Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Marketing or Business and/or relevant and equivalent work experience
• 2 years of experience in field marketing, trade marketing, brand management, experiential marketing and/or sales management with emerging brands, preferably beverage
• 1 year experience in leadership/management role to achieve a common goal or objective in brand sampling environment motivating brand ambassadors towards success
• Prior experience managing a local field team and field marketing program(s)
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills, including presenting and training abilities
• Self-driven, results-oriented with a sense of urgency and a passion to win
• Positive, “whatever it takes” attitude
• Confident in leading a team and setting an example of expectations
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint/Word/Excel)
• Team player with a high level of professionalism able to effectively interact and work with various functional departments
• Comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritize daily demands to meet tight deadlines
• Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage workload, as well as cope in a constantly changing and demanding environment.
• Have experience with young/start-up CPG companies, preferably beverage
• Have a history of exceeding exceptions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends
• Travel is required
• Follower of all COVID-19 protocols and measures

What We Offer

• Independent Contractor (1099) with opportunity for Salary position
• $25/hr
• 40 hours a week
• Paid weekly
• Travel reimbursement

Must live in the Dallas area. We are looking to fill this position ASAP!

Disclaimer

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.

Aspire Brands, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dallas-Fort Worth, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Marketing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations