Global Events & Experiences Manager

StitcherAds; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kargo is seeking an Associate Manager, Global Experiences to lead end-to-end corporate events, sponsorships, and regional customer engagements—translating commercial objectives into reliable, on-brand experiences across national and global markets.

You will manage budgets, timelines, and RSVP/guest logistics, source vendors, and negotiate contracts to deliver measurable sales engagement and cost savings. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving during live events.

Qualifications

• 2+ years planning and executing corporate events, sponsorships, or experiential programs end to end
• Strong event project management skills: budgets, timelines, RSVP/guest logistics
• Vendor sourcing and contract negotiation across venue, catering, décor, AV, entertainment, 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 MS Office for budgets, reporting, and decks; ability to work evenings/weekends when needed

Responsibilities

• Execute a full slate of events and activations on time and to spec—owning each event from land to finish
• Build and adhere to budgets, timelines, and RSVP/guest logistics across concurrent programs
• Source vendors and negotiate contracts covering venue, catering, décor, AV, entertainment, and transportation
• Drive measurable sales engagement from events, including target attendee turnout, qualified introductions, and follow-up handoffs to sales
• Maintain a repeatable project-management cadence—timelines, status updates, RSVP and inventory tracking
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, creative, and external vendors to translate team objectives into activations that move the business
• Stay composed and decisive during live events, solving issues as they arise

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kargo is seeking an Associate Manager, Global Experiences to lead end-to-end corporate events, sponsorships, and regional customer engagements—translating commercial objectives into reliable, on-brand experiences across national and global markets.

You will manage budgets, timelines, and RSVP/guest logistics, source vendors, and negotiate contracts to deliver measurable sales engagement and cost savings. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving during live events.