Field Marketing Team Lead

New York, USA (On-site)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Ola Mate's field marketing as a Brand Ambassador Lead, coordinating a small team and activating in NYC-area events to build product awareness and in-store engagement.

  • Own on-the-ground activations, representing Ola Mate at local events and leading a 2–3 person Brand Ambassadors team in NYC.
  • Must-have: 3–4 years in field marketing (CPG/F&B) with leadership.
  • Standout: Diverse community connections to Latino, collegiate, and creative networks.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Represent Ola Mate at local events, sampling opportunities, in-store demos, and pop-up activations
  • Manage and schedule a team of 2-3 Brand Ambassadors in NYC and the surrounding areas
  • Identify and secure local events, partnerships, and opportunities that resonate with Ola Mate's target consumers
  • Collaborate with retailers to educate staff, support merchandising efforts, and engage with customers through product demos
  • Develop market heat maps to target key consumer areas and support influential retailers
  • Foster connections with creatives and artistic communities to increase brand awareness
  • Capture high-quality content from moments in the field as an extension of our social channel in the field
  • Oversee and manage product inventory and infrastructure at a regional warehouse to support ongoing activations
  • Collect and report consumer data from events and demos
  • Pass along new retailer opportunities to sales team for follow-up

Requirements

  • 3-4 years of field marketing experience, preferably in CPG or Food & Beverage industries
  • Deep understanding of nuances, trends, and consumer demographics within your market
  • Proven experience hiring, managing, and leading a team of field marketing Brand Ambassadors
  • Not afraid to get your hands dirty, working solo and alongside your team
  • Competent self-starter with ability to problem solve while managing competing priorities
  • Strong connection to Latino, collegiate, and creative communities
  • Ability to analyze the market and make informed decisions based on trends
  • Must have reliable transportation and/or clean driving record for driving company vehicle
  • Must be able to move product, event setup, and sampling materials

Preferred

  • Competency in social media content production is a plus

Benefits

  • We’re a disruptive brand at the forefront of the organic energy industry.
  • We’re on a mission to make a name for ourselves and change the industry
  • We’re a passionate, collaborative team – welcoming input and ideas from everyone in our business
  • We’re proud to invest in our people – offering competitive compensation and opportunities for growth
  • All you can drink of the best tasting sparkling yerba mate in the world :)
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Ola Mate

Ola Maté is a refreshing, sparkling beverage made from yerba maté—rooted in Argentine tradition and known for its smooth, steady energy boost. Infused with natural caffeine and adaptogens you can actually feel, it fuels both mind and body without the crash. We offer several unique formulas to keep you fueled, focused, and flowing through whatever your day brings.

Founded in 2025
Long Beach, New York, USA
2 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
8.2%
Direct
77.7%
Referral
4.9%
Social
8.1%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (100% of company)