Field and Trade Marketing Manager

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$65K/yr – $75K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive localized field and trade marketing for beverage/CPG with hands-on event and POS execution.

  • Must-have: 4–6 years in field/trade marketing or brand activation in beverage/CPG.
  • Standout: Cross-functional coordination with sales, marketing, and operations for ROI-focused activations and travel 30–50%.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute localized marketing plans to drive brand awareness, trial, and consumer engagement.
  • Identify, plan, and manage experiential marketing opportunities, including events, festivals, sampling programs, and partnerships.
  • Train and oversee brand ambassadors, ensuring consistent messaging and proper brand representation in alignment with brand standards.
  • Build relationships with local influencers, community partners, and event organizers to extend brand presence.
  • Manage the point of sale and trade marketing programs to support sell-in and sell-through, including promotions, POS materials, and merchandising displays.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to identify priority accounts and tailor programs for key retail partners.
  • Manage the ordering and procurement of POS materials, ensuring timely delivery and brand compliance.
  • Track, measure, and optimize trade programs and event activations to maximize ROI.
  • Partner with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of field and trade initiatives.
  • Provide market feedback to inform product development, pricing, and positioning strategies.

Requirements

  • Experience: 4-6 years in field marketing, trade marketing or brand activation preferably in the beverage, hospitality and/or CPG industries.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to measure and analyze campaign performance.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace and CRM tools; familiarity with VIP iDig and industry standard software is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel (30-50%) for events, retail visits and market activations.
  • Ability to lift and transport event materials (up to ~50lbs)
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Big Grove Brewery

We opened our doors in Solon, Iowa on Labor Day weekend 2013—not knowing what would become of our small brewery, now nearly 10 years later. Thank you for being a part of the magic. Our menu is an expression of growing up in Iowa, a mix of old tradition and new, but always served with warm hospitality. Our food is authentically prepared with attention to detail and sources home-grown ingredients whenever possible. - Doug, Matt, Ben, and the Big Grove FamilyIowa City's Big Grove Brewery and Taproom is a 28,000 sq-ft brewery, restaurant and entertainment venue. Stop in for one of our award-winning beers on tap and enjoy casual dining from a menu of street-food inspired small plates and sandwiches. Choose your own adventure with a game of ping pong, foosball, or shuffleboard and soak in some live music.Our outdoor space is never closed; if you’re up to it, have at it. Enjoy our outdoor, dog-friendly patio and lawn. The lawn features bocce ball courts, bags, a kids play area and anything else you can imagine. Kick back with friends, sip on a beer and enjoy a beautiful Iowa sunset around one of our five patio fire pits.#ThirstyHappens

Founded in 2013
Iowa City, Iowa, USA
165 employees (25 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
23.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$8
Traffic Source Mix
Search
53.9%
Direct
37.4%
Referral
4.9%
Social
2.7%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~165

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
12 (7% of company)

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