Senior Specialist, Product Activation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the comprehensive execution of mobile sampling initiatives across significant markets and events

• Manage the scheduling, setup, cleanliness, and maintenance of fleet vehicles

• Ensure adherence to food safety and cold chain standards, including the handling and temperature regulation of perishable items

• Oversee the maintenance of field marketing assets, uniforms, storage facilities, and equipment

• Organize, train, and supervise brand ambassadors

• Perform field visits to assess performance, address issues, and provide guidance

• Develop and disseminate training materials and performance standards

• Collaborate with Sales and Retail Marketing to synchronize sampling activities with retail partners

• Identify and manage high-traffic activation sites

• Track and report on distributed samples, consumer impressions, conversion rates, and field insights

• Recognize operational efficiencies and enhancements to boost consumer engagement

• Oversee sampling budgets, vendor partnerships, and related field expenditures

⛳️ Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in field marketing, experiential marketing, event operations, or management of sampling programs

• Proven experience in managing logistics, vehicles, or cold storage solutions

• Experience in the food and beverage sector is preferred

• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel as necessary

• Proactive approach with a strong emphasis on execution, safety, and brand integrity

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record if operating sampling vehicles

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus

• Equity

• Medical coverage

• Dental coverage

• Vision coverage

• Disability insurance

• Health savings account

• Flexible spending accounts

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay

• Fertility assistance

• Childcare assistance

• 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay following six months of continuous employment

• Employee assistance program

• Fitness discounts

• Wellness reimbursement

• On-site gym access (available at certain locations)

• Monthly wellness newsletter

• 120 hours of paid time off

• 11 holidays

• Paid volunteer time off