Dentsu Brand Ambassador - Jacksonville, FL

Brand Ambassador

LOCATION(S): Jacksonville, FL

Fleming Island

Middleburg

Orange Park

Fernandina Beach

St Augustine

Saint Johns

Jacksonville

MKTG, part of the Dentsu Aegis Network, is a global creative agency comprised of pioneers and practitioners of lifestyle marketing. We specialize in delivering strategic, business-oriented marketing solutions for leading brands via sport and entertainment, live experiences, retail marketing, enterprise/business-to-business engagement and sponsorship marketing. One of the guiding principles upon which MKTG was founded is that our people matter – to the work we do and the environment we've built. We are committed to constantly evolving, refining and inventing innovative brand engagements through deeper understanding of how people think, work and live their lives. Headquartered in New York City, we have 1,600 employees and 7,000 Brand Ambassadors operating in 32 offices globally, with reach in 19 markets across the Americas, EMEA and APAC.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for charismatic men and women interested in helping adult consumers make informed decisions about lifestyle brand(s) at the point of experience and purchase. Brand Ambassadors are impassioned subject matter experts focused on making consumer to brand connections, educational excellence, program execution, regulatory compliance and quality interaction.

OUTLETS: On-Premise & Off-Premise Promotions

PAY: $30+ Per Hour / Mileage & Expenses (if applicable)

WORK SCHEDULE

Thursday Afternoon/Evening

Friday Afternoon/Evening

Saturday Day/Evening

Sunday Day

Holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in management of events

Complete event setup & breakdown

Initiate and engage in quality conversation with LDA consumers about select brand preferences, options & recommendations

Distribute premium items as directed

Trouble-shoot challenges during events

Establish relationships with account staff (bar staff & retail store employees)

Participate in regularly scheduled training meetings, calls, workshops & exercises

Communicate and work closely with Event Managers, Associates & Brand Ambassador peers

Observe, report and provide insightful feedback in event recaps in a timely fashion

Learn, understand, and adhere to company operating procedures, policies, as well as local

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively engage and educate consumers at the point of experience, purchase, and consumption

Humanize the brands and build trust of consumers through education

Lead consumers through a sampling journey of featured product(s) (where legal and within local legal limitations and as per policy)

Regularly complete digital training for market brand and programs as directed

Adapt to tech platforms to receive and input information necessary to represent the Diageo brands

Arrive to events on time, in appropriate attire as specified by market team, and be prepared to execute promotions as outlined in program standards

Distribute Diageo premiums to consumers

Follow Responsible Server Guidelines and report Guideline violations

Pre-merchandise accounts with Diageo point-of-sale (POS)

Pay for bar spend or product via company issued debit card

Pick up or accept delivery of promotional materials from Event Team

Ensure proper care and return of company property (i.e. uniforms, event materials, etc.)

Complete post-event recap (ERF) in MKTG reporting website

Take digital event photos and contribute to market's social media account

Understand how Client brand differs from competitors and report on competitive activity in market

Maintain appropriate appearance for consumer engagement

Follow company policy and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 21+ years of age

Must be proficient & accessible to using Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint programs

20 hours of daytime and/or evening availability per week

Possesses the ability to work comfortably within retail outlets (convenient stores)

Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time

Able to carry heavy trays, boxes, objects

Excellent communication & people skills

Able to maintain a pleasant disposition & demeanor under stress

Ideal candidate has a passion for brand advocacy & consumer engagement with an outgoing personality

Previous promotional/marketing experience

Responsible, reliable, punctual

Clean, neat appearance

Ability to work independently or in a team atmosphere

Valid to work as an employee in the US

Valid US driver's license

Must have your own method of transportation

English language proficiency, both written & verbal (Bilingual, Spanish/English candidates encouraged to apply)