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Brand Activation Manager

Pasadena, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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
recognition
Training and Career Development

Job Description

Anheuser-Busch is a globally recognized leader in the beverage industry, known for its iconic brands and commitment to quality, innovation, and consumer satisfaction. With a rich legacy dating back to the 19th century, Anheuser-Busch continues to shape the beer market with a portfolio that includes some of the most beloved and respected beer brands worldwide. The company prides itself on fostering a dynamic and engaging work environment that encourages passion, creativity, and excellence in all aspects of its operations. As a part of the Anheuser-Busch family, employees have the opportunity to contribute to a vision that combines tradition with forward-thinking strategies to maintain a leadership position in the competitive beverage market.

This temporary Brand Activation Manager position, available until July 30, offers an exciting opportunity to join the team supporting the Stella Artois brand. This role is dedicated to enhancing brand presence, driving sales, and amplifying consumer engagement through a national sampling program. The Brand Activation Manager will play an essential role in executing weekly sampling events at key accounts to ensure Stella Artois remains a top choice for consumers. The ideal candidate is someone who is highly motivated, results-oriented, and skilled in managing both people and projects effectively.

In this role, you will develop and implement brand activation strategies that align with sales objectives and company goals. This includes cultivating strong relationships with key accounts and local wholesalers, selling brand programming, and overseeing events, sponsorships, and promotional activities. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Brand Ambassador team, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance reporting. The role requires keen organizational skills to manage the local budget, prepare activation recaps, and ensure all program deliverables are submitted accurately and on time.

Working at Anheuser-Busch means engaging with a fast-growing and innovative culture where groundbreaking ideas are encouraged. This position demands a thorough understanding of local nightlife, events, and alcohol beverage laws to ensure compliance and successful event execution. You will also analyze sales and market data to provide insights and corrective actions for under-performing accounts. The Brand Activation Manager is expected to be hands-on, managing events in person and leading from the front to achieve all key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the brand activations.

Joining Anheuser-Busch as a Brand Activation Manager allows you to be part of a global leader in the beverage industry, gaining valuable experience with well-known brands and expanding your professional skills. The role offers exposure to event production, team leadership, and strategic sales initiatives, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth within a respected and supportive company. Candidates must be committed to the full duration of the program and prepared to work flexible hours including nights and weekends to meet the demands of the position. With Anheuser-Busch, you will find a balance of tradition, innovation, and opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a brand that millions around the world enjoy.

Job Requirements

  • Must be of legal drinking age (21 plus)
  • 2 years of beverage company and/or distributor experience
  • 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
  • Must have a personal smartphone capable of communication and reporting
  • Must be available to work 40 plus hours per week, including nights and weekends
  • Must be able to lift 40lbs
  • Must be able to travel for mandatory training at program launch
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must have professional demeanor and strong work ethic
  • Must have strong leadership and communication skills
  • Must have organizational skills to meet weekly deadlines
  • Must commit to living in the market for the 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
  • Assists 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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