Area Manager

JetFuel

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

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing promotional programs, including recruiting and training specialists, executing marketing initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Proficient in budget management and performance monitoring to achieve promotional goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Promotional Agency ExperienceOn/Off-Premise Marketing InitiativesMicrosoft Office ProficiencyProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementPerformance MonitoringEvent PlanningInventory ManagementConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsMultitasking AbilityCoaching Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Adult Beverage ExperiencePromotional SpecialistsSampling ProgramsClient StandardsCompliance with State Rules

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 maintaining client standards
Serve as the local point of contact for client field marketing
Meet with clients to gather product and industry information and report competitive activity
Staff on-premise, off-premise, and special events
Conduct spot checks to ensure quality standards
Ensure specialists have required training and materials
Manage performance issues and conflict resolution for part-time specialists
Manage promotional material inventories, storage units, equipment, and client assets
Conduct debriefing sessions and share insights with Regional Sampling Manager and Directors
Monitor and audit daily budget spend
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