Experiential Marketing Manager

Karsh Hagan + Madden

41d • Remote

About The Position

As our Experiential Marketing Manager, you're the go-to for creating immersive experiences that wow consumers and grab headlines. You'll dream up unforgettable events and activations that elevate our clients' brands while driving buzz, influence, and community connections. You're not afraid to roll up your sleeves and tackle everything from strategy and ideation to onsite execution. You live at the crossroads of creativity and logistics-you can envision big ideas, but you're also meticulous when it comes to turning those ideas into seamless, real-world experiences. You know the latest trends, tools, and technologies in experiential marketing, and you've got a knack for spotting opportunities to innovate. Basically, you're part storyteller, part project manager, and 100% a team player.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in experiential marketing, preferably within an agency environment, for a major brand, or collection of brands.
• 2+ years of tradeshow experience.
• Experience with working remotely.
• Highly Organized: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills for effective internal team and external vendor communication.
• Problem-Solver: Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly during live events.
• Proficient in Google Suite (especially Sheets and Slides).
• Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends as required by event schedules.
• Must have a dedicated, professional home office setup and a reliable internet connection.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in both consumer events and trade shows is a big bonus.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Asana, Workfront, Cvent) is a plus.
• A background in tourism marketing or a strong understanding of the travel and destination space.

Responsibilities

• Create the strategy behind experiential events for our clients, from media-worthy moments to consumer-facing activations, including tradeshow presence.
• Lead events from start to finish, handling everything from setup to teardown like a pro, and be the lead client POC during activation events.
• Manage event timelines, budgets, and resources to make sure projects are delivered on point and on time.
• Guide and collaborate with our teams in creative elements-think design, copy, and visuals-to ensure everything aligns with the vision.
• Partner with our Creative Services Director to keep projects running smoothly, providing timely feedback and delegating tasks as needed.
• Research, negotiate, and manage relationships directly with event vendors, ensuring everything runs like a well-oiled machine.
• Identify and secure partnerships with relevant brands to amplify event success. Post-event, you'll measure ROI and manage follow-ups to keep the momentum going.

Benefits

• Opportunities to grow your skillset through training, new challenges, and learning experiences.
• A team that's got your back and is ready to help you thrive.
• A workplace culture that values intelligence, ambition, authenticity, and a willingness to learn.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees