Tour Manager - Energy Drink Brand (Long Island ONLY)

About the Role

VTI Studios is seeking an experienced, high-energy Tour Manager to lead a mobile sampling activation for a major energy drink brand. This is not your average road gig, as this is a fully immersive experiential campaign where you’ll own the execution, drive the vehicle, engage consumers, and bring the brand to life in markets across the country. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, can problem-solve on the fly, and know how to command a street-level activation, this role is for you.

*****MANDATORY, you MUST live on LONG ISLAND, NY. If you do not, please do not apply as your application will be rejected immediately******

Position Type: Contract

Date Range: June - September

Rate Pay: $1,050 - $1,200/week flat rate

Availability Needs: Up to (4) event dates per 7-day week cycle

What You’ll Do

You are the face of the tour, responsible for full execution from ignition to shutdown:

• Drive and manage the tour vehicle market-to-market

• Execute daily activations (set-up, operation, breakdown)

• Managing receiving, sorting and loading sample product from a storage unit

• Daily monitoring of email and spreadsheet of schedule details

• Maintain a clean, polished, and brand-ready vehicle at all times

• Distribute sample products and meet/exceed daily sampling targets (200–1,000 )

• Manage guerrilla and permitted activations (including quick relocation if needed)

• Handle inventory, give-a-ways, and product logistics

• Capture and submit daily recap photos/video clips from your mobile device

• Attend virtual campaign syncs with client and or VTI Studios team

• Ensure AIT (Audience Intelligence Technology) is active and reporting daily

• Communicate professionally with consumers, clients, and stakeholders

Expense Management (Card Compliance)

You will be responsible for strict financial tracking

• Upload receipt for every transaction

• Include notes, tags, and contract numbers

• Submit all expenses within 24 hours

• Any non-standard expenses must be pre-approved

Schedule & Availability

• Tour routing provided weekly by VTI Studios, but will be up to (4) event dates per 7 day week cycle

• Must be available for full duration of tour dates and all days per week

• Schedule may shift based on client direction

• Hours vary, aligned with DOT standards and activation needs

Wardrobe Requirements

• Black pants (no rips/tears required)

• Branded apparel provided by VTI Studios/client

What You’ll Be Activating

• Full-can brand product sampling (with some market-specific variations)

• Interactive brand experiences tied to fitness, energy, and lifestyle

KPIs for Success

• Hit or exceed sampling goals per market

• Execute all scheduled activations fully and professionally

• Maintain accurate inventory and reporting logs

• Ensure AIT tracking is functional at all times

• Deliver consistent, high-quality event recaps

• Represent both VTI Studios and client brand at the highest level

What We’re Looking For

• Must be Long Island based with a car, fuel stipend provided. Must have a clean driving record and ability to drive a larger company provided vehicle

• Living in the activation market only

• Previous Tour Manager and or mobile marketing experience

• Comfortable driving large vehicles

• Strong logistical and operational mindset

• Self-starter who can adapt quickly in guerrilla environments

• Highly organized with attention to detail (especially reporting expenses)

• Outgoing personality with strong consumer engagement skills

Key Contact

You’ll report directly to VTI Studios Sr. Experiential Producer, with additional client contacts as needed throughout the tour.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a driving job, it’s a brand leadership role on wheels. You are responsible for delivering unforgettable consumer experiences while ensuring flawless execution behind the scenes.

Skills and Requirements

• Mobile Tour Experience
• Guerrilla Marketing
• Brand Ambassador Manager
• Driver's License
• Must have reliable transportation to and from job site
• Gender requirement: Any Gender