Experiential Growth Strategist – West Coast & Tech

Exhibitus; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Base retainer + commission

Job summary

Exhibitus, via its EXstudios unit, seeks a Business Development Strategist to drive new revenue opportunities with tech, innovation, and lifestyle brands on the Bay Area and West Coast. This is a contract role with a base retainer plus commission, ideal for a self-directed, performance-driven professional.

Based in Austin with Bay Area ties, you will engage senior stakeholders, shape early strategy, and guide prospects from first conversation through proposal, contributing to EXstudios' growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years in experiential, live events, brand marketing, or integrated agency environments.
• Established relationships with Bay Area tech, brand marketing, experiential, or event teams are a strong plus.
• Proven track record of closing mid-to-large scale experiential programs.
• Self-directed and entrepreneurial; able to navigate multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with Bay Area and West Coast brands across tech, innovation, entertainment, and lifestyle
• Build and maintain relationships with brand marketers, agency partners, and experiential leads
• Lead early discovery conversations and uncover real business objectives
• Collaborate with internal creative and production teams to shape pitch direction
• Help define scopes, budgets, and strategic positioning before proposal stage
• Track pipeline, forecast revenue, and drive deal momentum
• Represent EXstudios confidently in rooms with senior stakeholders

Skills

Live events

Brand marketing

Sales/BD

Relation building

Job description

Exhibitus, via its EXstudios unit, seeks a Business Development Strategist to drive new revenue opportunities with tech, innovation, and lifestyle brands on the Bay Area and West Coast. This is a contract role with a base retainer plus commission, ideal for a self-directed, performance-driven professional.

Based in Austin with Bay Area ties, you will engage senior stakeholders, shape early strategy, and guide prospects from first conversation through proposal, contributing to EXstudios' growth