Havas Street is hiring a Full-Time City Market Manager to represent and manage a high-profile spirits portfolio! As the City Manager you will be responsible for ensuring seamless execution of on & off premise events and managing a team of Brand Ambassadors to promote the spirits portfolio in South Texas Market.
Position details:
Date: April 7th, 2025 – January 2, 2025
Market: South Texas Market
Competitive Salary | W2 Employee
Paid weekly; stipends paid monthly (phone + travel)
City Manager Responsibilities: Houston, Austin, and San Antonio
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 disciplines 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
• At least 1 year 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