National Manager, Experiential

INNOCEAN•Huntington Beach, CA

1d•$90,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

INNOCEAN USA, a full-service ad agency located in sunny Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking a Freelance National Manager, Experiential Marketing to join our growing team! Local candidates only please. We are a hybrid workplace, x3 days week in-office. OVERVIEW As a core member of INNOCEAN’S Experiential Department, the National Manager leads a cross departmental team to ensure the delivery of experiential and sponsorship marketing projects with high quality service, so that all client needs are met on time, on scope and on budget. The National Manager will support the GA team and oversee multiple experiential programs across high profile events for General Accounts. This role will focus on the development, planning, and execution of experiential strategies and on site activations for key properties such as consumer engagement events, ride & drive programs, auto shows, festivals, dealer events, and additional initiatives as assigned. Primary responsibilities include leading the experiential team in pre event strategy and concept development, budgeting, on site execution, and post event reporting. The National Manager will collaborate closely with cross functional agency teams and serve as a key client contact, ensuring seamless day to day program management and exceptional service delivery.

Requirements

A passion for experiential marketing and activation
Minimum of 6-8 years experience in a project management and client service role in an agency with a focus on experiential marketing activations
Demonstrated creative and critical thinking with the ability to build programs from concept through to execution
Ability to advise and mentor on the event execution processes
Solid understanding and ability to apply integrated marketing strategies
Track record of building strong long term client relationships
Pension to drive for results and highest quality standards
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to keep composure in high pressure situations
Commitment to continuous improvement and lifelong learning
Superior organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail
Proficient in MS office
Ability to travel up to 30% for event planning and on site program execution

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working on an automotive account would be an asset

Responsibilities

Oversee the day to day management of experiential programs and internal teams, ensuring high quality service delivery for the clients
Serve as a strategic advisor by developing short and long term experiential and sponsorship activation strategies aligned with clients’ marketing objectives
Take ownership of building the client’s business through new ideas, proactive planning, and anticipating integrated marketing needs.
Manage the execution of all projects by overseeing internal workflows, agency resources, vendor partners, and cross department collaboration.
Maintain a strong understanding of the client’s business and relevant industry/category trends.
Build and nurture positive, collaborative relationships with all client stakeholders.
Ensure cross department teams deliver work that meets the highest standards—strategically aligned, creatively strong, and flawlessly executed.
Provide guidance and counsel to team members and clients as programs evolve.
Develop, manage, track, and reconcile project budgets.
Contribute to staffing plans, budget projections, and resource allocations.
Play an active role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative agency culture.