National Manager, Experiential

About the role

INNOCEAN USA, a full-service ad agency based in sunny Huntington Beach, CA, is seeking a Freelance National Manager, Experiential Marketing to join their growing team. This position is open to local candidates only.

Overviews

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, meeting all client needs on time, on scope, and on budget. The role supports the General Account team and oversees multiple experiential programs at high-profile events such as consumer engagement events, ride & drive programs, auto shows, festivals, dealer events, and additional initiatives as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of experiential programs and internal teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery for 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Previous experience working on an automotive account would be an asset
• 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

Benefits

• Access to our health benefits
• 401k match
• Paid sick days
• On-site Barista
• Beautiful campus across from the Pacific Ocean

Pay

Salary range: $90,000 - $95,000 annually. Pay is dependent upon several factors including but not limited to: client, experience, training and/or transferable skills.