National Collegiate Ambassador Manager

Position Summary

Recruit, hire, train and manage collegiate ambassadors involved with the collegiate program. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the collegiate program within their designated territory. Supervise and work with employees on Consumer Engagement Teams during execution of events.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to perform the following duties personally and through Consumer Engagement Team Leaders, and Regional Sales Managers. Recruit and hire diverse and socially influential college students to serve as members of the Collegiate Ambassador Team (CAT). With an emphasis on students who are social leaders and able to best promote portfolio of brands.
• Train students to use their social influence to positively promote the brand as part of the “in” college culture among their collegiate peers. With emphasis on making the brand an integral part of college culture, as a result promoting brand awareness is a natural part of student life.
• Complete, process and file independent contractor paperwork for new students joining the collegiate program.
• Place product and point-of-sale (pos) orders for events and collegiate programs into “welcome packages” and mail these out to each college ambassador.
• Direct and manage student ambassadors in various universities across the country. Coordinate and work closely with Consumer Engagement Teams to ensure successful/timely product deliveries for students and their events.
• Plan, coordinate and execute College Events. Such events include Sports Tailgate Parties, Greek Fest, Pan-Hellenic Rush weeks, College Fest, Dorm Events, Finals week, Collegiate Club Sponsorships, Intramural Sports, Spring Break Activities, Fraternity/Sorority Conventions, and any other events in tune with the college community.
• Ensure that all college ambassadors meet their report deadlines for their required campus events. Read and approve all college ambassadors’ reports through the online CAT Portal. Manage CAT profiles and POS inventory through online CAT Portal
• Communicate with outside event production companies as well as advertising and marketing agencies for upcoming events. Such companies include; Xtreme Trips, Student City, Passion Group, Inertia Tours.
• Create and conduct marketing surveys for graduating college ambassadors exiting the program for evaluation and improvement.
• Communicate CAT and Collegiate Coordinator activity to sales through event recaps and monthly newsletters. Submit timely CAT payments to the Accounting Department monthly CAT reimbursements to ensure accurate and prompt collegiate payment for those involved with the collegiate program.
  
  

Job Specifications

• Prefer a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or related field of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in writing blogs, newsletters, product reviews
• Minimum 1 year of experience in event marketing
• Proficiency using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent at managing time, priorities and expenses. Must have ability to work from home in a professional manner. Able to work evenings and weekends as needed. Satisfactory driving and insurability record.
  
  

Base Pay Range: CAD $59,625 - CAD $79,500 (+)