- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Department
- Marketing
- Seniority
- Manager
Description
Who We Are
Kargo creates powerful moments of connection between brands and consumers to build businesses. Every day, our 600+ employees work to radically raise the bar on what agentic AI, CTV, eCommerce, social, and mobile can do to deliver unique ad experiences across the world’s most premium platforms. Taking a creative science approach to all we do, we continuously innovate solutions that outperform industry benchmarks and client expectations. Now 20+ years strong, Kargo has offices in NYC, Chicago, LA, Dallas, Sydney, Auckland, London and Waterford, Ireland.
Who We Hire
Techies who want to build the future. Creatives who want to design it better. Communicators to win business. Collaborators to build it. Data pros who turn numbers into insights. Product builders who turn ideas into innovations. Anyone eager to be on a team that doesn’t stop to ask what’s next, because they’re already building it.
Mission
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.
Outcomes — What Success Looks Like in 6–12 Months
- Flawless event delivery: 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.
- Budget discipline: Deliver every program within approved budget, with accurate periodic reporting and documented cost savings on vendor contracts.
- Pipeline-linked engagement: Drive measurable sales engagement from events—target attendee turnout, qualified introductions, and follow-up handoffs that the sales team can act on.
- Vendor leverage: Build a reliable vendor network and negotiate terms that improve value year over year, reducing reliance on last-minute or premium sourcing.
- Operational rhythm: Stand up a repeatable project-management cadence (timelines, status updates, RSVP and inventory tracking) that gives stakeholders predictable visibility into every program.
Skills — Core Technical Capabilities
Required
- 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
Preferred
- Experience supporting trade show sponsorships and speakership deliverables
- Familiarity partnering with creative/branding teams on event collateral and invitations
Competencies — Behaviors We Like to See
Ownership & Reliability
- Treats every event as theirs to land, tracking details to completion without being chased.
- Holds budgets and deadlines firmly, flagging risks early rather than at the eleventh hour.
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Builds trusted working relationships with sales, creative, and external vendors to get the right outcome fast.
- Translates team leads' objectives into concrete activations that move the commercial needle.
Resourcefulness Under Pressure
- Finds practical, imaginative solutions when venues, timelines, or vendors shift unexpectedly.
- Stays composed and decisive during live events, including evenings and weekends when programs demand it.
Operational Rigor
- Keeps multiple programs organized with clear timelines, status updates, and tracking.
- Prioritizes well across competing deadlines so nothing critical falls through.
In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws, the anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education, and skills.
Our Laurels
- AdAge Best Places to Work
- ThinkLA Partner of the Year
- Built In Best Places to Work
- Cynopsis 2025 Top Women in Media - Jeannine Shao Collins
- Martech Breakthrough Awards - Best Overall Adtech Company
- Digiday Media Awards Best Event
- Cynopsis Media Impact Awards-Best CTV Platform
- Martech Breakthrough Awards-CTV Innovation
- Adweek Media Plan of the Year Awards - Best Use of Insights
Follow Our Lead
- Big Picture: kargo.com
- The Latest: Instagram (@kargomobile) and LinkedIn (Kargo)
Kargo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Pursuant to applicable fair chance laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Kargo will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.