Events Field Lead

Austin, TX (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end on-site activation management, leading teams, ensuring brand-compliant setup and execution, and serving as the primary liaison with venues, partners, and program administration.

  • Direct activation teams and ensure flawless execution across markets
  • Maintain compliance and align with program objectives and venue requirements

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead all on-site activation activities, ensuring flawless execution of The Porch touring footprint
  • Direct local labor teams during load-in, setup, operation, and teardown of the Gorilla Cube XL activation environment
  • Ensure all activation assets are assembled correctly, safely, and according to brand standards
  • Serve as the first point of arrival and final point of departure for each activation
  • Maintain activation readiness and prevent operational disruptions that could impact scheduled event execution
  • Lead, motivate, and coach Brand Ambassadors and event hosts throughout each activation
  • Conduct pre-event briefings and communicate program objectives, engagement expectations, and compliance requirements
  • Monitor performance throughout the event and provide real-time coaching to maintain a high-quality consumer experience
  • Foster a professional, energetic, and brand-aligned event atmosphere
  • Serve as the primary on-site liaison between the program, venue personnel, and retail partners

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience leading touring, experiential, mobile marketing, or multi-market activation programs
  • Experience managing Brand Ambassadors, event staff, and local labor crews in live event environments
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience serving as the primary point of contact for clients, venues, or external partners
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
  • Experience handling compliance procedures, promotional controls, inventory accountability, and event reporting
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including weekends and extended event schedules
  • Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

Preferred

  • Experience within regulated industries such as tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, or similar categories
  • Mobile marketing, trailer activation, or touring event experience
  • Familiarity with age-verification technology and compliance systems
  • Experience utilizing field reporting, CRM, or event management platforms
  • Ability to lift and move activation materials weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during activation events
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Ability to travel frequently and work evenings, weekends, and event-based schedules

Benefits

  • Travel Perks: Travel is a key part of this role. You'll support activations across multiple markets and be present for setup and teardown. Company-paid travel benefits include lodging, airfare (when applicable), mileage reimbursement, and a daily per diem.
  • What You Can Expect From 2020 Companies We welcome every voice, and we are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves, while working to provide a best-in-class experience for our employees. Whether that’s paid holidays, long-term career pathing options, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect 2020 Companies to support you.
  • 2020’s Commitment We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.
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2020 Companies

2020 Companies is an award-winning retail sales, merchandising, and experiential marketing agency headquartered in Southlake, TX. Recognized for both culture and capabilities, we’ve been named to Comparably’s 2025 Best Sales Teams, Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women 2025, and the 2025 North America Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces.We partner with some of the world’s most recognizable consumer electronics and CPG brands to drive long-term growth through tailored retail strategies, brand advocacy, full-service merchandising, experiential activations, and nationwide training programs delivered virtually, online, and in person.Our reach spans more than 600,000 retail doors across the U.S. and Canada, and our top-level field teams are trained to execute impactful brand activations, product launches, assisted sales, and consumer engagement strategies. Each year, our efforts generate more than 25 million in-person impressions and nearly $10 billion in client revenue. We have a 96%+ staffing rate and, as a Best Buy Approved Provider, we use advanced recruitment and training strategies to ensure every team is fully staffed, retail-ready, and aligned with client goals.Clients trust 2020 Companies as a strategic partner, not just a vendor. Most of our relationships span five years or more, with dedicated teams executing full-year, nationwide programs. We prioritize measurable results and continually look for new ways to improve performance and deliver greater return on investment through data-backed insights, innovative staffing, and in-store excellence.Since 1991, 2020 Companies has remained a values-led organization with a people-first culture that fuels innovation, strengthens brands, and delivers lasting results. We have been recognized on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list for 2023 and 2024 and are proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in both 2024 and 2025.

Founded in 1991
Southlake, Texas, USA
2.6K employees (140 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
21.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$22
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.1%
Direct
50.5%
Referral
7.1%
Social
2.3%
Paid
2.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.6K

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