Field Managers Needed for Week-Long Event!

GMR Marketing, the nation's largest event marketing company, is helping to launch an event at Illinois State University for a leading telecommunications provider! We are searching for outgoing and energetic Field Managers with previous management experience. If interested please read on, this should be a very fun and exciting event!



Description:

We are looking to hire Field Managers for our promotion this spring. The Field Manager reports directly to the GMR account team. In addition to the job duties outlined below, the Field Manager should perform other duties as assigned by the Account Team when necessary. The Field Manager will be required to work the week of the event Monday, April 23 - Thursday, April 26 from 10am-4pm and must be available the week prior to the event, as well.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities -- Pre-Event:

· Provide recommended event sites to account team, including event site contact information

· Help with recruitment of up to (6) reliable brand ambassadors to work four (4) consecutive, full event days

· Pick up event collateral and materials from local shipment destinations as needed

· Pick up program vehicle from local rental facility

· Pick up miscellaneous materials in-market



Essential Duties and Responsibilities -- During Event Week:

· Load/unload event elements to/from program vehicle

· Set up footprint (including tent, banners, table, giveaways)

· Conduct on-site training with brand ambassador team, including role-playing

· Enthusiastically drive college students to tent on campus

· Promote University back-to-school TV & Internet offer

· Demo products as requested by GMR Account team

· Ensure brand ambassador team is compliant with site rules and regulations

· Oversee team of six (6) brand ambassadors

· Manage cleanup and loading program vehicle

· Communicate with GMR account team on morning, mid-day, and evening of event days as requested



Qualifications:

· 2+ years experience as a field manager for consumer event(s)

· Current Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required

· Previous experience managing brand ambassadors at promotions/events

· Familiar with University and local market area

· Very friendly and outgoing

· Very reliable and professional

· Comfortable with soft selling

· Ability to utilize creative problem-solving skills

· Working knowledge of computers -- Microsoft Office Suite

· Ability to perform multiple tasks under adverse weather conditions



Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Clear background/record

· Ability to effectively communicate with consumers, clients and student brand ambassadors

· Ability to take direction from Account Team

· Ability to lead a team while on-site

· Excellent presentation/public speaking skills


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