Road Warrior
SUMMARY
As a Road Warrior, you will be employed by GMP Management, Inc. (“GMP”) for the Gatorade® Youth Program (the “Program”), which is managed by Paragon. In this position, you will work with a designated Paragon Representative and act as a liaison between Paragon and the venues at which you will carry out your job duties. This includes becoming knowledgeable of all aspects of Gatorade’s® involvement in the Program, becoming familiar with all Gatorade® products that are promoted in the Program, and being available to answer questions of venue/event contacts and event attendees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following:
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with strategic planning for product and premium placement at each event
• Assist with managing and overseeing on-site logistics and on-site staff at events, as needed
• Assist your Paragon Representative and local venues to manage the shipping process, including assistance with:
- Receiving inventory of products, premiums, and equipment and determining storage location(s)
- Coordinating the unloading of supplies from the truck and verifying correct quantities received
- Packing equipment at the end of the event and scheduling a pick-up time and location
• Assist your Paragon Representative and local venues to manage allocation and distribution of products and premiums, including:
- Verifying logistics, including times, locations, and messaging
- Serving correct products at correct times and correct temperature
- Ensuring that quantities of products and supplies have been distributed appropriately
• Troubleshoot and provide ongoing feedback and evaluation of local events
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs
WORK SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Is self-motivated and capable of working without supervision outside of an office environment
• Possesses strong public speaking skills, sound organizational skills, and computer literacy
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and an ability to manage other employees
• Exhibits a professional demeanor and compelling customer service attitude
• Is high-energy and dependable, and possesses a strong work ethic
• Is able to work in a team environment
• Is results-driven and well organized, with an ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects
• Exhibits adeptness at responding to new opportunities and adapting quickly to shifting conditions
• Demonstrates an ability to follow directions and meet deadlines
EXPERIENCE
Internship experience in marketing industry preferred
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Must have reliable transportation for local travel
• Extensive national travel and limited local travel required, extending into nights and weekends
• Must be available to travel potentially 12 out of 16 weekends between May 1, 2020 and August 31, 2020
• Must be available to travel May 24-May 28 and June 30-July 5 for events