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Kargo

Associate Manager, Global Experiences

event managementvendor negotiationproject managementcorporate eventssponsorshipsexperiential marketingMicrosoft Officebudget managementsales engagement

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Mid-level

Years experience

3-5

Location

Chicago, United States

Full job description

The Associate Manager, Global Experiences is responsible for end-to-end execution of corporate events, conference sponsorships, and regional customer engagement to drive brand visibility and sales pipeline. Key outcomes include flawless event delivery, budget discipline, pipeline-linked engagement, vendor leverage, and operational rhythm. Requires 2+ years of experience in event planning and execution, strong project management skills, vendor sourcing and negotiation, clear communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preferred experience includes trade show sponsorships and collaboration with creative teams on event collateral. The role demands ownership, reliability, cross-functional partnership, resourcefulness under pressure, and operational rigor. Salary range is $70,000 to $80,000 USD. Location: Chicago, Illinois.

What you'll do

  • 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

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

Tech stack

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPoint

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