Havas Street

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 New York. Position details: Date: February 2025 – January 2, 2026 Market: New York Market Competitive Salary | W2 Employee Internet & Phone monthly stipend City Manager Responsibilities: 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: • Must 21 years of age or older. Spirits experience preferred. • Passion for Event Marketing • Only accepting local candidates • At least 1 year of management exp. in the spirits/beer industry • Flexible schedule and able to commit to full-time 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