Spitfire Event Marketing

PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION Job Title: Field Marketing Manager Location: Kansas City area (will travel to surrounding markets Omaha, Des Moines, St Louis, Wichita) , but Kansas City will be the home market Brand: Sport Coffee Timing : April 6 to Aug 24 Pay - $34 an hr , estimated 30 hours per week Role Overview The Field Marketing Manager will be responsible for executing and scaling field marketing initiatives that drive brand awareness, trial, and sales. This role is highly hands-on and requires strong leadership, organization, and relationship-building skills across retail, events, and brand ambassador teams. Key Responsibilities Plan and execute field marketing strategies across assigned markets Lead in-store demos, samplings, tastings, and retail activations Manage brand ambassadors and field teams Build strong relationships with retail partners, distributors, and local accounts Manage event sponsorships, festivals, pop-ups, and grassroots marketing efforts Ensure brand standards and messaging are consistently represented in-market Track performance metrics (sampling numbers, sell-through, feedback, ROI) Coordinate with sales and marketing teams to support launches and promotions Manage field marketing budgets and inventory Qualifications 3+ years of field marketing experience (CPG or beverage preferred) Strong understanding of retail environments and experiential marketing Proven experience managing teams or brand ambassadors Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to work nights and weekends as required for events (manager will be required to be at all events) Comfortable lifting and transporting product and event materials Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within assigned territory Clean driving record Experience driving company vehicle (specifically larger cargo van) What We’re Looking For Self-starter with a high-energy, entrepreneurial mindset Passion for beverages, consumer brands, and in-person marketing Comfortable working independently while collaborating cross-functionally Data-driven with a creative approach to brand building How to Apply Send your resume [Eoconnor@SpitfireEventMarketing.com] with the subject line KC Field Marketing Manager – [Your Name].