Global Experiences Director: Strategy, Events & Growth

Kargo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kargo is seeking a strategic, hands-on Senior Director, Global Experiences to own and elevate our global experiential footprint—from marquee industry stages to regional activations across North America, EMEA, and APAC. You will build and scale a global events strategy, manage a multi-market budget, and mentor a growing team while partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Creative.

Reporting to the VP of Global Experiences, you will lead end-to-end program delivery, negotiate high-value vendor

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in event marketing, experiential, or brand activations, including global/multi-region programs.
• Proven track record in owning strategy and budgets for large events portfolios.
• Experience partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale Kargo's global experiences strategy across multi-market programs.
• Own end-to-end program management for flagship events and activations, including on-site execution.
• Manage global budgets, forecast spend, and report ROI to senior leadership.
• Negotiate high-value contracts with vendors and agencies; build long-term partnerships.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing experiences team; set craft and project standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Team mentorship

Executive storytelling

ROI measurement

Cross-functional collaboration

Global events strategy

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

Kargo is seeking a strategic, hands-on Senior Director, Global Experiences to own and elevate our global experiential footprint—from marquee industry stages to regional activations across North America, EMEA, and APAC. You will build and scale a global events strategy, manage a multi-market budget, and mentor a growing team while partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Creative.

Reporting to the VP of Global Experiences, you will lead end-to-end program delivery, negotiate high-value vendor