GMR Marketing

GMR Marketing is hiring a CDL Class C Tour Manager to lead a food sampling tour across Greater Chicago. This role blends event management, vehicle operations, logistics, inventory management, and scheduling to create seamless consumer activations. You’ll drive a Food Truck or Sprinter Van w/ Trailer, oversee event execution, and lead a team to ensure flawless brand representation. Key Responsibilities -- Tour & Event Execution: Manage food sampling activations, ensuring smooth operations, setup, and teardown. Train, supervise, and motivate Brand Ambassadors to maximize consumer engagement. Serve as the primary on-site contact for event organizers, retailers, and the public. Maintain compliance with brand standards, food safety protocols (SERV Safe), and Chicago regulations. Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs). Vehicle Operations & Logistics: Drive and maintain the Food Truck or Sprinter Van w/ Trailer, ensuring DOT compliance. Plan routes, coordinate supply pickups, and oversee inventory management. Troubleshoot mechanical and technical issues with event equipment. Leadership & Communication: Lead and delegate tasks to on-site staff, ensuring high performance. Maintain regular communication with GMR HQ and complete event reports. Identify process improvements for better engagement and efficiency. ABOUT GMR MARKETING We are the Experience Agency Making Unforgettable Stories Born of Humanity NOT JUST EXPERIENTIAL. EXPERIENCE. The lines have blurred. People live in the physical, digital, and social worlds all at once, and your brand experiences should do the same. NOT JUST TELLING. MAKING. The best stories are lived, not heard. Make an immersive world for people to explore so they can experience something they’ll never forget. NOT JUST CONSUMERS. HUMANS. It all starts with the human. If you want to make a lasting impact, look beyond the wallet to understand what motivates and inspires people. REQUIRED SKILLS -- Certifications & Compliance: Illinois Food Sanitation Manager Certification (FMC) Propane Handling Certification Other applicable Chicago/Illinois food safety certifications General Qualifications: 21+ years old with a valid CDL Class C License and Fed Med Card. 5+ years in tour management, event marketing, or logistics coordination. Previous tour experience required; food sampling experience preferred. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt quickly. Proficiency with Windows, Word, Excel, and event equipment troubleshooting. CDL & DOT Compliance: Clean MVR (motor vehicle record) and ability to pass a background check & drug screening. Familiarity with DOT regulations and vehicle maintenance. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50-100 lbs unassisted. Comfortable with long hours, physical labor, and all weather conditions.