Associate, Marketing Strategy & Engagement

Glastonbury, CT (On-site)

$55K/yr – $60K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Own outreach and activation location strategy for events, coordinating high-volume outreach, venue approvals, and client-focused messaging to hit activation goals.

  • Location scouting and alignment with client goals
  • High-volume outreach and scheduling using Monday.com
  • Relationship management with venue contacts and post-event recaps

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Research and identify on site or event locations that align with client goals and target audiences
  • Capture details/manage expectations for guidelines/permits for on-site location activation
  • Manage a high volume of phone and email outreach to secure event participation
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with location contacts
  • Track outreach activity, responses, and bookings using Monday.com
  • Coordinate with events scheduler to manage high-volume activation/events calendar ensuring set goals are met.
  • Maintain clear notes and recaps to support team alignment
  • Contribute ideas to improve outreach scripts, processes, and targeting strategies
  • Support program planning and reporting to prepare for eventual client-facing responsibilities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Ability to be in Glastonbury, CT office 5 days a week
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Monday.com (willing to learn Monday.com if not trained)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred

  • 1-2 years of experience in sales, marketing, communications, events, outreach, or other customer-facing roles preferred
  • Willing to learn Monday.com (if not trained)
  • Experience in outreach, event marketing, or audience strategy (preferred)

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • Exposure to marketing, event campaigns, and strategic client programs
  • Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development
  • Performance-based incentives
  • A fast paced and high-energy experiential marketing work environment
  • Paid, structured training with hands-on learning to develop outreach and event marketing skills
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Big Fish Marketing Collective

Big Fish Marketing Collective is a marketing and experiential agency that brings ideas to life, from the first spark of a concept to full-scale activation. We keep our work intentional, stay collaborative, and partner with our clients every step of the way. The result? Powerful experiences where your brand is always the hero.We don’t just market: we ignite brand collabs and excite your target audience on their turf.We create brand collaborations that drive conversation, activations that energize audiences, and experiences that connect brands with people in meaningful ways. From large-scale events to grassroots engagement, we meet your audience where they are and leave a lasting impression. Whether it’s building awareness, creating buzz, or inspiring loyalty, we turn ideas into impact.

Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA
37 employees (3 in marketing)