CONSUMER COLLECTING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Establish clear objectives in collaboration with the Consumer Collecting Manager (CCM) and Field Marketing Manager (FMM) to drive product trials that engage new users and broaden the consumer base both on and off campus within your region.
Clearly communicate expectations and provide guidelines to Student Marketeers to enable them to effectively plan and implement strategies that promote trial experiences in the market and incorporate them into student life during key moments and consumption occasions.
Implement a robust sales support program to enhance distribution, energize the trade, and increase in-store visibility in and around university campuses.
Collaborate with your team to design exciting and relevant university initiatives that resonate with students and cultivate brand affinity and loyalty.
Leverage program tools and reporting features to guide a focused and effective strategy targeted at the most relevant student groups, monitor performance, and identify opportunities to reach new consumers, thereby optimizing program impact.
Provide coaching and empower team members during the planning process to ensure a continuous flow of innovative ideas aimed at growing the user base.
Oversee sampling requests both internally and externally, ensuring alignment with broader organizational priorities.
Facilitate meaningful interactions with consumers to overcome barriers and address negative perceptions when necessary, fostering positive engagement and driving product trials.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Recruit and hire Student Marketeers who align perfectly with the brand, possess the necessary skills, and demonstrate a proactive attitude towards all business priorities.
Ensure the consistent implementation and maintenance of national recruitment, onboarding, and training processes.
Train and guide Student Marketeers using an empowerment-focused leadership approach, encouraging them to take ownership of their targets, which directly impact the business. Additionally, create development opportunities for top-performing Student Marketeers to build a strong talent pipeline.
Manage and oversee a robust Team Leader program.
PREMIUM APPEAL OF LOCAL PRIDE
Develop and support key events, scenes, and marketing opportunities that align with Red Bull's brand values and resonate with the local consumer base, both in the market and on campus, with an emphasis on encouraging participation.
Assist in executing a well-balanced program that integrates 3rd-party event properties relevant to the local sports and cultural scenes, both on- and off-campus.
Identify local opinion leaders at the collegiate and market levels who are influential in Red Bull-relevant communities and collaborate with the FMM to introduce them to the World of Red Bull.
Play a key role in ensuring the successful implementation of national and global events and projects, maintaining a high standard of excellence.
Incorporate indirect sampling initiatives into the strategic plan to expand outreach to challenging or unexpected occasions, creating opportunities to surprise and engage consumers.
Activate national pillars, events, and global brand projects on and around university campuses, ensuring they align with the core program objectives.
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MARKETING INNOVATION
Collaborate closely with the FMM to develop, take ownership of, and implement innovative ideas that are locally relevant, while aligning with and enhancing the activation of global and national initiatives.
Engage the Consumer Collecting team in brainstorming field-related ideas, leveraging their personal university lifestyle to identify emerging consumer trends driven by technology, digital platforms, or social interactions.
Guide the creative process with Student Marketeers to ensure a consistent flow of fresh ideas that foster loyalty among the student demographic, such as through the use of focus groups.
Gain a deep understanding of the consumer landscape and strategize ways to effectively connect with diverse audiences during various consumption occasions, utilizing both direct and indirect sampling methods in impactful and relevant ways.
Act as a role model by embodying and demonstrating Red Bull's core values through a consistent tone of voice that is both motivating and inspiring. Ensure that the appropriate programs are established in the right areas to effectively reach your target audience, while maintaining flexibility with resources to strategically align efforts with opportunities for maximum impact.
Focus on driving efficiencies within our programs by leveraging program tools to optimize setup and guarantee success. Provide support to the local logistics system by ensuring the availability of proper tools, warehouse facilities, and management structures to meet local needs, while maintaining a high standard of premium appearance and proper tool management.
Collaborate with the national operations team to oversee product stock with discipline and attention to detail. Regularly perform maintenance and management of program tools, mini fleet, and other branded materials to ensure they are kept in pristine condition, representing the brand to the highest standard.