Account Executive, Experiential

INNOCEAN USA is a full-service advertising agency. This role supports the Kia Sports & Experiential team, which develops and executes immersive brand experiences for Kia America Inc., spanning sports, entertainment, and lifestyle partnerships. The team works across Brand, Creative, Media, Social, and Digital departments to deliver high-impact moments that connect Kia with audiences nationwide.

About the role

The Account Executive collaborates with a cross-departmental team to deliver experiential and sponsorship marketing projects on time, on scope, and on budget. This role supports Kia America’s partnerships across the Kia Forum, the NBA, and regional activations, managing day-to-day coordination, vendor relations, and budget tracking. The AE also contributes to process improvements that strengthen collaboration and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day executional needs across multiple experiential programs, including Kia Forum, NBA, and regional activations
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal teams, clients, and vendor partners, ensuring clarity and timely communication
• Develop and maintain project trackers, timelines, budget reconciliations, and reporting documents
• Support the creation of client presentations, scopes of work, post-event reports, and budget summaries
• Coordinate with production and creative partners to ensure all deliverables align with brand standards and program objectives
• Assist in developing and implementing standardized tools, documentation, and processes across programs
• Coordinate post-event activation reviews and vendor audits to identify key learnings and opportunities for optimization
• Manage pre-event, on-site, and post-event coordination, including staffing, logistics, and recaps
• Maintain awareness of client goals, brand tone, and competitive landscape to inform strategic recommendations

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in experiential or event marketing, ideally within an agency environment
• Background in automotive, sports, or entertainment marketing preferred
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
• Proven experience supporting cross-functional teams and vendor partners from planning through on-site execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of interfacing directly with clients and partners
• Comfortable with both creative and operational workflows; able to navigate between account and production functions
• Passion for live experiences, sponsorships, and cultural storytelling
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to adapt quickly under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with budgeting, tracking, and reporting tools

Benefits

• Low-cost health benefits to choose from
• 401k match
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability, and basic life insurance
• Generous PTO
• On-site barista
• Beautiful campus across from the Pacific Ocean

Pay

Salary range: $70,000 - $90,460. Pay is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to: client, experience, training, and transferable skills.

Schedule

Hybrid workplace, 3 days per week in-office. Candidates must be local to Southern California.