Global Experiential Events Lead

Kargo; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kargo is seeking an Associate Manager, Global Experiences to own end-to-end events, sponsorships, and regional engagements across national and global markets. You will manage budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional coordination to deliver on-brand experiences that drive brand visibility and sales pipeline.

The role requires strong project management, exceptional communication, and the ability to adapt during live events, with a focus on measurable outcomes and cross-team

Qualifications

• 2+ years planning and executing corporate events, sponsorships, or experiential programs end to end.
• Strong event project management: budgets, timelines, RSVP/guest logistics.
• Vendor sourcing and contract negotiation for venue, catering, AV, entertainment, and transportation.
• Clear written and verbal communication with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Sharp attention to detail across event logistics, promotional materials, and swag/inventory management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for budgets, reporting, and decks; flexibility to work evenings and weekends when programs demand it.

Responsibilities

• Execute a full slate of events and activations on time and to spec—owning each event and tracking details to completion.
• Build and manage budgets, timelines, and RSVP/guest logistics across concurrent programs; deliver reporting and cost savings.
• Source vendors and negotiate contracts for venue, catering, décor, AV, entertainment, and transportation.
• Drive measurable sales engagement from events, including target attendee turnout, qualified introductions, and follow-up handoffs to the sales team.
• Maintain a repeatable project-management cadence—timelines, status updates, RSVP and inventory tracking for predictable visibility.
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, creative, and external vendors to translate objectives into activations that move the commercial needle.
• Stay composed during live events; provide practical, imaginative solutions when venues or timelines shift.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Job description

Kargo is seeking an Associate Manager, Global Experiences to own end-to-end events, sponsorships, and regional engagements across national and global markets. You will manage budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional coordination to deliver on-brand experiences that drive brand visibility and sales pipeline.

The role requires strong project management, exceptional communication, and the ability to adapt during live events, with a focus on measurable outcomes and cross-team