Field Marketing Manager

This role is for a field leader who wants real ownership, not just a job. Altimate Outdoor is seeking a full-time Event Marketing Manager to build and lead our face-to-face lead generation efforts across Central Ohio and surrounding markets. You will oversee our presence at home shows, community events, fairs, and local activations — connecting directly with homeowners and generating qualified appointments on the spot. This is a field-based leadership role requiring weekend availability every week, a reliable vehicle, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends to recruit, train, and support a part-time event team. Responsibilities Organize and manage Altimate Outdoor's presence at local and regional events, including home shows, fairs, and community activations Recruit, train, and lead a team of part-time brand ambassadors and appointment setters Set weekly lead and performance goals, coach team members, and monitor key KPIs Provide on-site leadership every weekend to ensure strong execution and results in the field Track performance metrics: cost of marketing, set rate, hours per demo, hiring progress, and inventory needs Collaborate with leadership on scorecards, appointment quality, and departmental profitability Manage booth materials, displays, signage, and field inventory Conduct interviews and training sessions during weekday evenings as needed Participate in weekly leadership meetings and maintain strong communication with the office team Territory Based out of Columbus, Ohio, supporting a broad regional territory. Columbus serves as the operational hub for team training, meetings, and collaboration. Candidates should be comfortable traveling throughout the market and live within a reasonable commute of the Columbus office. Qualifications Minimum 2 years of leadership, team management, or field management experience Strong communication, recruiting, coaching, and organizational skills Mandatory weekend availability year-round; comfortable with a non-traditional schedule including evenings Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required Experience in event marketing, direct sales, canvassing, retail marketing, home shows, or home improvement strongly preferred Experience managing performance metrics, accountability systems, or budgets highly preferred Who We're Looking For The right person is focused, organized, humble, accountable, and results-driven. We value team members who are dependable, hungry, humble, smart, and positive.

You:

Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can multitask effectively Bring energy and professionalism to both the office and the field Take feedback well and respond constructively to coaching Understand that performance matters and are motivated by results Can balance team collaboration with independent ownership of responsibilities This role is not a fit for someone with a large ego or who struggles to work as part of a team. We want a confident, service-minded leader who is coachable and committed to helping the company win. Compensation & Benefits Base salary Performance-based bonus tied to department revenue and profitability Additional bonus opportunities tied to set rate and appointment quality Potential car allowance or vehicle support Health, dental, and vision benefits available after 90 days — company covers majority of employee premium 401(k) with company match after one year Paid training and ongoing support Laptop and iPad provided Schedule Full-time. Weekend availability required every week. Evening and non-traditional hours required. Regular travel throughout the territory required. About Altimate Outdoor Altimate Outdoor is building a face-to-face marketing department designed to create consistent, profitable growth through home shows, events, community engagement, and local activations. This role will be instrumental in helping us scale that effort with strong leadership and a focus on results. Apply Today This is a fun, challenging, and highly rewarding opportunity for the right leader. If you're excited to build, lead, and grow an event marketing department while driving real results, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume on Indeed and attach a short note (3-5 sentences) explaining your experience leading field or event teams.

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to work every weekend?

Experience:

Field sales and/or

Marketing:

3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's license and vehicle (Required)

Work Location:

In person