Tour/Account Manager

MAG - Marketing Activations Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

Paid holidays

Hotel covered

Airfare covered

Rental car covered

Per diem

Job summary

Marketing Activations Group (MAG) seeks tour/account managers for Columbus, OH and McDonald, OH locations. Full-time roles include office duties and extensive travel, with nights, weekends, and holidays possible. Position demands initiative, leadership, and a proactive, results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities cover event planning, staff training, vendor relations, and post-event reporting. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2–5 years or more experience depending on level
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Must be 21 or older and able to lift up to 40+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events with weeks of planning condensed into days
• Lead MAG office and local market staff
• Travel to multiple accounts/projects and manage budgets
• Maintain strong client relationships and post-event reporting
• Source and hire local market staff and manage vendors

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Professional appearance

Social media knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Communications, or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Marketing Activations Group (MAG) is seeking tour/account managers that can hit the ground running and make a difference in their Columbus, OH and McDonald, OH office locations. Positions are full-time and would begin as soon as possible. These positions include both MAG office and road travel, and include nights, weekends, and possibly some holidays.

Necessary in order to succeed and make a difference:

1. Resourcefulness to improvise and adapt to deal with daily adversity via creative problem solving skills
2. Ability to pull off events that require weeks of planning in a matter of days
3. Obtaining a self-starting, results-oriented mindset (initiative and maturity)
4. Ability to motivate, manage and mentally massage each team member as they require to generate the work ethic necessary (team leadership and motivation skills are critical)
5. Training & management of both MAG office and local market staff
6. Sourcing and hiring local market staff
7. Ability to be a resource to the team and a leader in the office
8. Ability to manage multiple accounts / projects simultaneously
9. Maintaining a positive working relationship with clients
10. Post-event reporting to the agency and client through event recaps
11. Consistently deliver on objectives for each event and motivating staff to meet those objectives
12. Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with vendors and properties to ensure a return on investment and added value to the sponsorship
13. Managing program budgets and expenses for travel
14. Providing input on activation and creative enhancements to ensure the best engagement and environment for the brand(s)
15. Communicate program effectiveness and provide insights to MAG leadership and clients

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Communications, or related field required
2. Varying levels of experience required based on level of position; 2 years up to 5 years or more
3. Compensation commensurate with experience
4. Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle
5. Ability to pull an 18’ trailer, a plus
6. Must be 21 or older at the time of hire
7. Ability to lift/carry up to 40+ lbs.
8. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Skills:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
2. Strong oral and written communication skills
3. Professional appearance and attitude
4. Strong management and leadership skills
5. Strong understanding of social media platforms and their principles

This is a FULL TIME position and includes nights, weekends, and travel. Benefits include a stipend for health insurance and paid holidays. Hotel, airline, and rental car fees are all covered at the agency’s expense; per diem will be allotted in lieu of meal expenses. Qualified candidates required to submit to a complete background, DMV and credit check.

For further information on our company, please visit www.marketingactivationsgroup.com or www.facebook.com/marketingactivationsgroup.