Experiential Manager

About the role

The Experiential Manager will lead a range of in-person and virtual experiences, from intimate tastings to landmark cultural celebrations. They will lead partner and vendor relationships, oversee event production, and collaborate closely with both internal teams and external collaborators to bring world-class brand moments to life.

Responsibilities

• Lead numerous projects simultaneously with various lifestyle sponsorship properties
• Provide recommendations to best utilize sponsorship assets to meet client objectives
• Cook up and coordinate with teammates to ensure that all sponsorship assets are fulfilled and event logistics are met
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, vendors, venue operators, and sponsorship partners
• Oversee on-site elements including but not limited to dining events, food & beverage, venue needs, décors and furniture rentals, A/V, and on-site brand integration and promotional materials
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of planning and implementing sponsorship (all logistics: pre, during, and post, vendor management, client deliverables, event recaps, budgets, and timelines)
• Improve the value of the sponsorship assets and programs while meeting client objectives
• Aid with finance paperwork and documentation (Creation of POs, job codes and adding new clients as vendors into our systems)
• Attend events while serving as a main point of contact for vendors, guests, client and partners

Requirements

A fan or expert of lifestyle culture, food, travel, and the arts, with 4+ years' experience within an agency or client service experience and event planning preferred. Must be comfortable and able to shine in front of clients, a team player who loves to share their opinion and solve problems but can also work independently, an outgoing people person who can help manage relationships with key partners (e.g. venues, vendors, suppliers, etc.), detail-oriented work ethic, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality work, while adhering to deadlines, excellent project management skills, some budget management and/or reconciliation experience desirable, an A+ organizer and communicator, proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word), flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Moderate (20-45%).

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Experience in the food and beverage industry is a plus.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word), excellent project management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, attention to detail, strong communication and organizational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a passion for lifestyle culture, food, travel, and the arts.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule, including the option for hybrid work (3 days a week in office), competitive salary ($60,000.00 - $65,000.00), and benefits package.

Pay

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Schedule

Moderate (20-45%) anticipated travel