Area Manager

JetFuel

. Recruit, train, and lead Promotional Specialists to execute on- and off-premise sampling programs .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing promotional programs, including staffing, training, and executing marketing initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are essential for monitoring budgets and improving execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Promotional Program ManagementOn/Off-Premise MarketingBudget MonitoringTeam LeadershipConflict Resolution

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Hard Skills

Promotional Program ExecutionBudget ManagementEvent StaffingPerformance ManagementInventory ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsMultitaskingCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Adult Beverage ExperiencePromotional Agency ExperienceComplianceMarket ExecutionClient Field Marketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit, train, and lead Promotional Specialists to execute on- and off-premise sampling programs
Own day-to-day market execution, including staffing promotions, coaching specialists, and communicating with client field marketing
Serve as the local point of contact for client field marketing
Gather client product and industry information and report competitive activity
Staff on-premise, off-premise, and special events
Conduct regular spot checks to ensure quality standards
Manage performance issues and conflict resolution for part-time specialists
Manage promotional material inventories, storage units, client equipment, and assets
Provide direction, expectations, and feedback to improve execution
Conduct debriefing sessions and share insights with Regional Sampling Managers and Directors
Monitor and audit daily promotional budgets and manage program budgets
Complete expense reports, maintain event calendars and records, and track execution against goals
Ensure compliance with state rules and regulations and maintain integrity of reported information

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of adult beverage experience preferred
Familiarity with on/off-premise marketing initiatives
Prior promotional agency experience preferred
Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must have reliable transportation
Must have access to a smartphone
Ability to lift and transport promotional materials and event assets as needed