1. Account manager
The ConnectGroup, a progressive fullservice marketingagencyprovidingasingle source entréeintothe
culinary,beverage andhospitalityworlds,islookingforanaccount managerto be a part of our growing
agency. The positionentail’swearingmany differenthats, butwill have aprimaryfocusonworking
withinasmall teamto create,execute andmanage aculinarymarketingandPR strategyfora commodity
basedfoodclient. Inaddition,the accountmanagerwill be involvedinnew businessdevelopment,talent
marketing,strategicagencygrowthandthe day to dayoperationsof the business.
Responsibilities:
Actively be partof teamwhichcreates and implementsastrategicmarketing,PRandpromotional
platformforclients,including daytodayclientengagement,buzzmarketing, negotiationof
contractual partnershipterms,oversightof propertysponsorelementsanddeliveryof contracted
assets.
Work withseniorleadershiptocreate,write andbuildsalespresentationsandproposals
Participate innewbusinessprogrammingandpresentations
Assistwith talentmarketingand dayto day managementof CelebrityChef clients
Prospectnewbusinessopportunitiesforagencyandworkhandin handwithseniorleadershipin all
salesandmarketingefforts
Otherrolesas designatedbymanagement
Qualifications:
A minimumof 3-6 yearsof agencyor client-basedaccountmanagementexperience. Specific
disciplinescouldinclude,sponsorshipmarketing, talent/celebritymarketing, eventmarketing, new
businessdevelopment, publicrelations,propertymanagementand/orsponsor servicinginthe
culinary,sports,lifestyle orentertainmentindustries
Passionforfood& drinkindustryanddesire tobe part of explodingculinarymarketingsector
Must have an strong workethic,creative thoughtprocess,entrepreneurial spiritandaself-starter
mentality
Stronginterpersonal,writtenandverbal communication skills
Diligentnetworkerwithdeepdesire forpersonal growth
Extensive experience andworking knowledgeof social mediaasa marketingandPRtool
A positive, outgoing, dowhateverittakes attitude
Interestedcandidatescansendresume andsalaryrequirementto lsweet@theconnectgrp.com
About The Connect Group
The ConnectGroup isa strategic,intelligentandentrepreneurial agencyprovidingasingle source entrée
intothe culinary,beverage andhospitalityworldsforbrands,talentandmediaalike. We provide
leadershipandexpertise intalentrelationsandmanagement,sponsorshipconsultingandacquisition,
media,events, licensingandconsumerengagement.
Our currentand past clientsincludeIronChef Marc Forgione, JamesBeardAwardwinningChef Michelle
Bernstein,TopChef WinnerNickElmi,JamesBeardAwardWinningChef JohnnyIuzzini,MajorLeague
Baseball,The New YorkJets,SorghumCheckoff,Tivamo, Citigroup,AmericanCutSteakhouses,Batch22,
and 50 Yard Lounge,amongothers.