Associate Manager, Global Experiences

Kargo•Chicago, IL

6h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Global Experiences exists to turn Kargo's events and experiential programs into reliable engines for brand visibility and sales pipeline. This role owns the end-to-end execution of corporate events, conference sponsorships, and regional customer engagement—translating commercial objectives into well-run, on-brand experiences across national and global markets. Without it, marquee moments slip on timing, budget, or quality, and the sales force loses a key tool for accelerating relationships.

Requirements

2+ years planning and executing corporate events, sponsorships, or experiential programs end to end
Strong event project management: building and holding to budgets, timelines, and RSVP/guest logistics across concurrent programs
Vendor sourcing and contract negotiation covering venue, catering, décor, AV, entertainment, and transportation
Clear written and verbal communication for coordinating internal stakeholders and external partners
Sharp attention to detail across event logistics, promotional materials, and swag/inventory management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for budgets, reporting, and decks

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting trade show sponsorships and speakership deliverables
Familiarity partnering with creative/branding teams on event collateral and invitations

Responsibilities

Execute the full slate of assigned events and activations on time and to spec, with zero major day-of failures and consistently positive stakeholder feedback.
Deliver every program within approved budget, with accurate periodic reporting and documented cost savings on vendor contracts.
Drive measurable sales engagement from events—target attendee turnout, qualified introductions, and follow-up handoffs that the sales team can act on.
Build a reliable vendor network and negotiate terms that improve value year over year, reducing reliance on last-minute or premium sourcing.
Stand up a repeatable project-management cadence (timelines, status updates, RSVP and inventory tracking) that gives stakeholders predictable visibility into every program.