Advent Promotions

Advent Promotions is hiring an exceptional Team Lead for an ongoing confidential retail pop-up activation in Manhattan, NYC. This program is already underway, and we are looking for a strong, polished, dependable leader who can step in quickly, take ownership of the team, and finish the activation at a high level. This is not a casual BA position. We need someone who knows how to lead people, communicate professionally with clients, solve problems without creating drama, and keep a busy experiential retail team organized throughout the day. POSITION DETAILS Role: Team Lead Market: Manhattan, New York City Classification: 1099 Independent Contractor Start Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 End Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026 Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday Remaining Activation Days: 45 Shop Days Daily Hours: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM Pay Rate: $40.00/hour Scheduled Hours: Approximately 405 hours Potential Gross Compensation: $16,200 Compensation is based on actual approved hours worked. REQUIRED AVAILABILITY This is a full-program commitment. Applicants must be available to work the complete Wednesday–Sunday schedule from September 2 through November 1. September: Sept. 2–6 Sept. 9–13 Sept. 16–20 Sept. 23–27 Sept. 30 October: Oct. 1–4 Oct. 7–11 Oct. 14–18 Oct. 21–25 Oct. 28–31 November: Nov. 1 Please do not apply if you already know you have recurring conflicts with these dates. WHAT YOU’LL BE LEADING You will oversee an Advent Promotions field team supporting a high-profile retail pop-up experience. The Team Lead serves as the primary point of contact for Advent's staff in the field and works closely with onsite production leadership. The formal project scope calls for the Team Lead to manage staff check-in/check-out, breaks, indoor/outdoor rotations, daily communication, issue escalation, team morale, reporting, and confidentiality standards. Your responsibilities will include: Leading daily BA check-in, attendance and positioning Managing staff rotations and break schedules Keeping the team organized, informed and ready to perform Serving as the first point of contact for BA questions and concerns Communicating professionally with Advent Promotions and onsite production leadership Identifying problems early and solving them quickly Escalating staffing, guest or operational issues when necessary Maintaining team morale throughout a long-term activation Supporting staff with breaks, hydration, snacks and general team needs Reinforcing wardrobe, grooming and professionalism standards Enforcing confidentiality, NDA, no-photo and no-posting policies Providing attendance, performance and daily recap updates Leading by example with exceptional punctuality and professionalism The underlying project requires polished staff with strong guest-service skills and experience relevant to retail, pop-ups, music, fashion, merchandise, fan events, hospitality or experiential marketing. WHO WE WANT We are looking for someone who is: A real leader. Your team should feel confident when you are running the floor. Extremely reliable. Being early matters. Communication matters. Attendance matters. Calm under pressure. Things change during live events. We need someone who finds solutions instead of adding stress. Professional with clients. You must know how to communicate with producers and onsite leadership appropriately. Organized. You will be responsible for multiple team members, breaks, rotations, communication and daily reporting. People-focused. Great Team Leads take care of their staff while still holding everyone accountable. Discreet. This is a confidential program. Confidentiality is a major requirement of the activation, and project materials and client information are protected. STRONG CANDIDATES WILL HAVE Previous Team Lead, Field Manager or Event Manager experience Experiential marketing or brand activation experience Retail or pop-up experience Experience managing teams in fast-paced environments Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent punctuality and attendance Confidence communicating with producers and client representatives Ability to manage personalities professionally Ability to work long-term Wednesday–Sunday schedules NYC availability and reliable transportation CONFIDENTIALITY The client, exact activation details and confidential program information will not be disclosed publicly. Selected candidates must complete Advent Promotions onboarding and required confidentiality documentation before receiving confidential client information, activation materials and full field instructions. The project scope specifically requires NDAs before confidential materials or training are shared and prohibits contractors from sharing, photographing or posting behind-the-scenes project information. PAYMENT $40/hour | Approximately 405 scheduled hours | Potential gross: $16,200 Approved hours are paid biweekly. Contractors will complete Advent Promotions' timekeeping procedures and may enroll in QuickBooks direct deposit. HOW TO APPLY Please submit: Full name Phone number Email Current NYC location Resume or relevant experiential/event leadership experience Recent professional photo/headshot Confirmation that you are available September 2–November 1, Wednesday–Sunday A short description of the largest or most demanding team you have personally led We are moving quickly. We are not looking for someone who simply wants more event work. We are looking for an incredible Team Lead who can walk into an active program, earn the team's trust, communicate confidently with production, and help us finish the remaining 45 days strong. Advent Promotions Experiential Staffing • Brand Activations • Event Production Support