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Brand Activation Manager

Sandy Springs, GA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
Monthly auto stipend
Monthly tech stipend
In-person training
Opportunity for bonus
Opportunity for recognition
Training and Career Development with Advantage
Opportunity to represent innovative and fast-growing brands
opportunity for professional development
Career advancement within Anheuser-Busch

Job Description

Anheuser-Busch is a globally recognized leader in the beverage industry, celebrated for its commitment to quality, innovation, and iconic brands. As part of the AB InBev family, the company has a rich heritage that spans over a century, standing at the forefront of the beer and beverage market worldwide. With a strong emphasis on fostering a culture of passion and creativity, Anheuser-Busch continues to grow by embracing cutting-edge strategies and supporting their team members' professional development. Joining Anheuser-Busch means becoming part of a dynamic organization where collaboration, integrity, and excellence are highly valued.

The Brand Activation Manager role at Anheuser-Busch focuses specifically on the NÜTRL brand, where the goal is to amplify brand presence, consumer engagement, and ultimately drive sales through strategic activation programming. This role plays a critical part in managing a national sampling program that brings the brand directly to consumers via weekly sampling events. The successful candidate will be tasked with overseeing all aspects of brand activation, from event planning and execution to team leadership and stakeholder collaboration. This includes managing and supporting a team of Brand Ambassadors who represent the brand on the ground, ensuring that every activation aligns with company objectives and brand standards.

As Brand Activation Manager, you will leverage hands-on experience in the beverage industry and event management to sell brand programming to key accounts, build strong relationships with wholesalers and partners, and maintain detailed oversight of the local budget and reporting requirements. You will be an influential figure in the execution of special events, sponsorships, and promotions, providing strategic direction while ensuring operational excellence. Strong knowledge of local nightlife, events, and alcohol beverage laws is essential to navigate this fast-paced and regulatory-sensitive environment.

This full-time role requires a self-motivated, organized, and results-driven individual who thrives on meeting weekly deadlines and delivering measurable outcomes. You should be comfortable working nights and weekends as event execution often involves direct engagement with consumers during peak hours. Strong leadership and communication skills, along with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, are critical to succeed in this role. The opportunity includes competitive salary, monthly auto and tech stipends, in-person training, bonus potential, and the chance for professional growth within a globally respected and rapidly expanding brand portfolio. If you are passionate about brand marketing, team management, and the beverage industry, this position offers a rewarding platform to elevate your career while representing innovative, fast-growing brands.

Job Requirements

  • Must be of legal drinking age (21 plus)
  • 2 years of beverage company and/or distributor experience
  • driving is an essential function of this job and therefore you must be able to maintain a valid/current driver’s license
  • must have access to reliable transportation
  • access to a computer with Microsoft Office and home internet access
  • must be proficient in Excel and PPT
  • personal smartphone with the ability to communicate/report while in the field
  • available to work 40 plus hours per week, including nights and weekends
  • prior experience with event production and management of teams of brand ambassadors, brand promotion, working with wholesaler and accounts, brand sampling preferred
  • must be able to lift 40lbs
  • must be able to travel for mandatory training at program launch
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • professional demeanor and strong work ethic
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • organizational skills to meet weekly deadlines
  • live in the market for full duration of the program

Job Qualifications

  • Must be of legal drinking age (21 plus)
  • 2 years of beverage company and/or distributor experience
  • driving is an essential function of this job and therefore you must be able to maintain a valid/current driver’s license
  • must have access to reliable transportation
  • access to a computer with Microsoft Office and home internet access
  • must be proficient in Excel and PPT
  • personal smartphone with the ability to communicate/report while in the field
  • available to work 40 plus hours per week, including nights and weekends
  • prior experience with event production and management of teams of brand ambassadors, brand promotion, working with wholesaler and accounts, brand sampling preferred
  • must be able to lift 40lbs
  • must be able to travel for mandatory training at program launch
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • professional demeanor and strong work ethic
  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • organizational skills to meet weekly deadlines
  • live in the market for full duration of the program

Job Duties

  • Develop and execute comprehensive activation strategies to achieve sales and brand objectives
  • establish and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and the local wholesaler
  • sell in brand programming to key accounts
  • lead the planning and execution of brand activations, special events, sponsorships, and promotions
  • manage all aspects of Brand Ambassador team including recruitment, training, scheduling, weekly event execution, and reporting
  • provide guidance and support to the Brand Ambassador team to ensure alignment with company objectives
  • local asset management - ensuring Brand Ambassadors are properly equipped with merchandise and materials needed to execute sampling events
  • responsible for activation recaps, metrics, and overall event success
  • manage local budget and budget reporting/reconciliation
  • perform pre-calls and checklists in preparation for sampling events
  • monitor event execution while ensuring all key brand KPIs are achieved
  • submit program deliverables accurately and on time each week including expense reporting, weekly recaps, BA survey audits, time sheet approvals
  • knowledge of local nightlife/events and local alcohol beverage laws
  • assist in the analysis of sales and market/territory data used to provide consultation and/or correction for under-performing accounts
  • responsible for managing events in person

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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