Regional Collegiate Manager

5-hour ENERGY® Collegiate Program

Regional Collegiate Manager Job Description

This position can be located in either Kansas City or the Omaha/Lincoln areas

mission:

• support the brands of 5-hour ENERGY® by planning, managing and directing collegiate activity in a specified territory, as to develop the brand and influence sales.
• day-to-day management of 15 college campus ambassadors including hiring, training, on-going coaching, and field work.
• collaborate with peers, field marketing, and sales team to reach strategic goals and continue to evolve as the brand grows.
• develop and execute strategic monthly plans to drive trial among new users and expand the consumer base in the collegiate universe through events and sampling.
• develop key relationships on campus to better access the target market and grow sales.

core responsibilities:

• management
• manage collegiate activities in your territory, including product logistics, idea development, project management, and network development.
• planning
• with your campus ambassadors, generate opportunities for involvement in events and sampling that fit the brand.
• along with your campus ambassadors, create and develop a campus plan for each school in your territory.
• collaborate with peers to set the strategy for the collegiate initiatives.
• plan and execute an annual orientation and on-boarding for campus ambassadors.
• communicate
• communicate best practices and challenges from the field to Director of Collegiate Marketing.
• collaborate with sales counterparts to execute programs and sponsorships that promote sales.
• forming relationships on campus to build a network for 5-Hour ENERGY® and supported brands. Build those relationships and utilize them as resources for access to the target market.
• monitor & reporting
• recap all event and sampling activities.
• weekly reporting of campus activities on team calls.
• hold bi-monthly calls with all of your campus ambassadors.
• maintain accurate inventory records and report monthly.

core requirements:

• must live in the specified territory
• must possess a college degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Marketing, Communications or related study.
• ability to travel up to 50% during peak times; overnight travel required.
• 3-4 years’ experience in marketing, promotions, events or related consumer-focused field.
• must be proficient in ms office: microsoft word, excel, power point, and internet navigation
• Proven track record leading successful teams. Planning experience, project management, and successful track record of working independently are musts.

key skills:

• strong networking and relationship-building skills, ability to interact with anyone at anytime
• strong management skills
• ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
• resourcefulness to improvise and creatively solve problems and collaborative with others
• excellent communication, public speaking, and strong organizational, and strategic planning skills
• strong team player is a must
• must be a self-starter, be punctual, and reliable in regards to responsibilities and work with a sense of urgency
• ability to manage operational processes and have a quality focus

Salary/Benefits: Salary based on experience; discretionary bonus based on performance; medical & dental; company vehicle; home office; and communication stipend.

Background check and drug screen required.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location:

• Fully Remote
• On the road

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance