Experiential Manager

Adelphi Group • New York, NY

4d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs. This position can be flexible with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days week in office) in one of our office locations - Stamford, CT or New York, NY. The role involves curating experiences in the Culinary and Arts & Culture sectors, collaborating with chefs and cultural institutions, and managing signature culinary and cultural activations and sponsorships. The Experiential Manager will lead a range of in-person and virtual experiences, from intimate tastings to landmark cultural celebrations. Responsibilities include leading partner and vendor relationships, overseeing event production, and collaborating with internal and external teams to bring brand moments to life. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-driven, an exceptional communicator, self-starting, collaborative, and confident in sharing ideas and taking initiative. This role blends strategic sponsorship work with high-impact event execution.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience within an agency or client service experience and event planning preferred
• Be comfortable and able to shine in front of clients
• A team player who loves to share their opinion and solve problems but can also work independently
• An outgoing people person who can help manage relationships with key partners (e.g. venues, vendors, suppliers, etc.)
• Detail-oriented work ethic, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality work, while adhering to deadlines (ex: reporting documents, client facing decks, budgets)
• Excellent project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• A fan or expert of lifestyle culture, food, travel, and the arts
• Some budget management and/or reconciliation experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead numerous projects simultaneously with various lifestyle sponsorship properties
• Provide recommendations to best utilize sponsorship assets to meet client objectives
• Coordinate with teammates to ensure that all sponsorship assets are fulfilled and event logistics are met
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, vendors, venue operators, and sponsorship partners
• Oversee on-site elements including but not limited dining events, food & beverage, venue needs, décor and furniture rentals, A/V, and on-site brand integration and promotional materials
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of planning and implementing sponsorship (all logistics: pre, during, and post, vendor management, client deliverables, event recaps, budgets, and timelines)
• Improve the value of the sponsorship assets and programs while meeting client objectives
• Assist with finance paperwork and documentation (Creation of POs, job codes and adding new clients as vendors into our systems)
• Attend events while serving as a main point of contact for vendors, guests, client and partners

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
• Careers are designed for growth
• Transformative talent experience built with accountability in action — focused on community, impact, and opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed