Field Marketing Specialist

Red Bull marketing teams are specialised in the areas of Sports, Culture, Brand and Media.
Through global, national, and local marketing teams in over 170 countries they inspire, encourage, challenge and empower people to make the most of their time and talent to bring the best ideas to life.The Field Marketing Specialist (FMS) is responsible for building the local face of Red Bull in their field in the most relevant way and in line with the global and national strategies and priorities.
They build strong local networks including opinion-leaders and key influencers both online (social media) and offline.
They create and implement marketing initiatives in the four key pillars of the marketing mix (Consumer Collecting, Sports, Culture and Communications) leveraging On Premise, Off Premise and New Business opportunities and encompassing local needs and specificities and therefore impacting the heart of local consumers, ultimately leading to the successful development of the business.
The Field Marketing Manager is constantly out "in the field" to make things happen, this is not an "office" job.RESPONSIBILITIESAreas that play to your strengthsAll the responsibilities we'll trust you with:Infuse global and national Red Bull priorities, strategies and the Red Bull philosophy in the field focusing on building a local face of our global brand.Ensure top-notch understanding of the consumer in various fields across the region which forms the basis of local idea generation and execution.Define ideas and programs which build brand image and increase understanding of the product functionality on a local level (working closely with National Marketing Specialists).Be the regional intelligence, sharing market insights (consumer insights, competitors, etc.)
with the national team.Work in conjunction with the regional sales team to build mental availability hand in hand with the physical availability within On Premise, Off Premise and New Business environments and ensuring the product is at arms reach in every field marketing activity.Deliver the annual approved business plan for the region.Drive relevance across a variety of consumption occasions and moments of need through tailored messaging, amplification of occasion campaigns and activating the right big moments in the region.Set the regional communication strategy together with national specialists based on national programs and regional priorities in order to boost local output.
Work cross-functionally, managing internal and external requests in line with the annual business plan priorities.Create and support local key events, scenes and marketing opportunities in line with Red Bull brand values and relevant to the local consumer and media landscape, with a focus on participation.Ensure that every consumer experience with the brand is a positive one thanks to love for the detail and premium execution at events and all other field marketing activities.Always have the "consumer" and "brand" eye in every single initiative and ensure we talk to the consumer in the most effective and efficient way with a strong focus on digital and social media, while ensuring that all the communication stays within the brand equity.Add value to selective 3rd party events by determining the appropriate level of Red Bull brand support and branding with the objective of increasing brand visibility and product usage in relevant scenes.Understand the latest generational trends by being close to our consumers and talking to our networks in the different scenes.Involve the local team in idea generation for the field and capitalize on their personal university lifestyle to identify technology/digitally/socially driven consumer trends early.Create new and innovative ideas that bring the brand to life, tapping into local networks, scenes and opinion-leaders, and execute these ideas with the right balance between the 4 pillars of the marketing mix, based on the knowledge and ownership of your region and the global and national priorities.Ensure digital and social media sit at the heart of every field marketing activity.
Identify and selectively support cross-marketing opportunities (with sales, marketing and Red Bull Media House).Implement and uphold a clean logistical system for warehousing and infrastructure to ensure having the right tools and management in place to support the local needs, succeeding in premium appearance.Develop and manage the regional budget with the support of the line manager and national specialists.Constantly identify cost saving opportunities and other efficiencies for the company in the region.Manage field expenses and general administration.Build smart and mutually beneficial partnerships by working with other brands, organisations and networks that bring added value such as expertise, networks, goods, budget or facilities.Outsource local media-related activities to the right regional experts to maximise outcome.
Coordinate with agencies and specialised companies when outsourcing event logistics.
3 years marketing experience preferably in sports/events, culture marketing or in the field.Ideally, experience in working with commercial teams – general sales or trade marketing.Proven background in negotiation and management of budgets.A 'connector' who has excellent communication and networking skills, who can open doors and excite people for an idea.Strong leadership, planning and project management skills.A continual understanding of consumer trends and insights (digital, trends, University life, moving patterns).Strong understanding of youth culture in sports and culture in the region.A creative marketer with depth in brand understanding, innovation at the heart who puts new ideas into practice fast.Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing, including presenting and training abilities, and the ability to seamlessly blend in with a diverse audience.Travel 20-30%Field Marketing SpecialistRed BullGiving wiiings to people and ideas since 1987In the 1980s Dietrich Mateschitz developed a formula known as the Red Bull Energy Drink.
This was not only the launch of a completely new product, in fact it was the birth of a totally new product category.
What drives usChasing our potentialSince the early days of Red Bull, an entrepreneurial mindset has always guided our approach to work and the environment we create:MeaningFind your meaning and use your strengths to achieve it!The bigger reason why you work.
To contribute and add value to something or someone.Freedom & ResponsibilityTake real responsibility for yourself and your work.To have the freedom to work on something the way you want to.MasteryLove life, love work, love to challenge yourself!Turn your talents into strengths to become excellent at what you do.