Experiential Marketing Team Lead - Travel & Hybrid

Acosta, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Work with top-tier brands and inspired

Space to grow, learn, and lead

A supportive, creative culture where你的

Job summary

Acosta, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Inside Sales Leader to manage the CORE Inside Sales team, drive customer satisfaction, and coordinate cross-functional project work across activation campaigns.

You will support Brand Ambassadors, monitor KPIs, travel to activation sites, and use Google Workspace tools to keep the team organized. The role offers a flexible hybrid work environment and opportunities to grow within a creative, brand-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Background in roles like Team Lead, Field Manager, or Event Manager, especially within experiential marketing.
• 3 to 4 years of experience in retail activation environment with a proven track record for success
• Natural leader who can mentor, build a team, and communicate effectively with both their team and the public.
• Willingness to Travel - this role requires frequent travel within the designated region to support the team on-site.
• Must be resourceful and able to handle logistical or staffing challenges quickly and effectively.
• A genuine enthusiasm for interacting with people and creating positive brand experiences is essential.
• Experience in reporting and analyzing infield metrics
• Some sales experience required
• Regular access to a vehicle required

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary and most accessible contact for all Brand Ambassadors within your assigned region.
• Oversee all day-to-day operational details to guarantee flawless execution.
• Building team morale, celebrating individual and group achievements, and encouraging professional growth.
• Actively participate in consumer interactions to set the standard for excellence.
• Meeting with on-site contact as needed to discuss campaign presence, adjustments or feedback.
• Transporting necessary assets to activation site and support with setup as required.
• Swiftly resolving logistical challenges, managing last-minute staffing changes, and handling any unexpected situational problems to ensure the campaign runs smoothly.
• Essential administrative functions i.e. review weekly schedules, verifying timesheets.
• Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on consumer engagement, quality of interactions, and educational reach while
• Compile and deliver regular reports on regional team performance, campaign highlights, and operational status to the management team
• Gather qualitative feedback, consumer insights and photos from the field to share with the senior management
• Travel regularly and extensively to various activation sites to work alongside your team
• Use Google Workspace tools (Docs, Drive, Slides, Sheets, Meet) to stay organized and communicate clearly

Skills

Team leadership

Retail activation experience

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Resourcefulness

People skills

Infield analytics

Sales experience

Vehicle ownership

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Acosta, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Inside Sales Leader to manage the CORE Inside Sales team, drive customer satisfaction, and coordinate cross-functional project work across activation campaigns.

You will support Brand Ambassadors, monitor KPIs, travel to activation sites, and use Google Workspace tools to keep the team organized. The role offers a flexible hybrid work environment and opportunities to grow within a creative, brand-focused culture.