Senior Global Experiences Director

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 looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to own and elevate our global experiential footprint
• The Senior Director, Global Experiences sets the vision, strategy, and standard of excellence for how Kargo shows up at every touchpoint — from marquee industry stages and flagship sponsorships to intimate client dinners and regional activations spanning North America, EMEA, and APAC
• This is a leadership role: you’ll build and scale a global events strategy, own a multi-market budget, manage vendor and agency partnerships, mentor a growing team, and act as a trusted advisor to sales and executive leadership on how experiential drives pipeline and brand equity
• You’ll report directly to the VP of Global Experiences and serve as a key strategic partner across Marketing, Sales, and Creative
• Lead Kargo’s global experiences strategy — owning calendar of flagship events, marquee sponsorships, trade show presences, and regional activations that align to company growth goals and brand positioning
• Serve as the senior strategic partner to sales and marketing leadership, translating business priorities into experiential programs that measurably increase pipeline, deepen customer relationships, and elevate Kargo’s presence in market
• Own the global experiences budget end-to-end — building the business case, forecasting spend across regions, tracking ROI, and reporting results and recommendations directly to executive leadership
• Lead vendor and partner strategy worldwide, negotiating high-value contracts and building long-term relationships that give Kargo leverage, favorable terms, and priority access at top-tier venues and industry events
• Direct end-to-end program management for signature events and activations — from concept and creative direction through on-site execution and post-event impact analysis — while building the systems and playbooks that let the broader team scale
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing experiences team, setting standards for craft, project management rigor, and creative ambition
• Partner with Creative Services to define the visual and narrative identity of every experience — invitations, signage, digital promotion, and on-site brand moments — ensuring every touchpoint feels distinctly Kargo
• Own the strategy behind guest experience: VIP and client engagement, invitation and RSVP strategy, and moments that turn attendees into long-term Kargo champions
• Represent Kargo’s Global Experiences function with senior stakeholders, industry partners, and cross-functional leaders, and support the VP on trade show sponsorships, speakership strategy, and executive-level deliverables
• Establish and evolve the measurement framework for experiential impact, bringing a data-informed point of view to what’s working, what isn’t, and where to invest next

A strategic, entrepreneurial mindset paired with the willingness to be hands-on when it counts — this leader can zoom out to set direction and zoom in to solve the on-site problem no one saw comingA strong external network of vendors, venues, and industry partners, with sharp negotiation instincts and a bias toward value and efficiencyProven people leadership — experience building, managing, and developing a team, with a coaching style that raises the bar on craft and accountabilityA track record of owning strategy and budget for a significant events portfolio, with the financial acumen to build, defend, and optimize a global spend planAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and modern event/project management toolingFlexibility for evening, weekend, and travel commitments as the global calendar demandsExecutive presence and polished communication skills; comfort presenting strategy and results to senior leadership and representing the brand with clients and partners7+ years of progressive experience in event marketing, experiential, or brand activations, including experience leading global or multi-region programs; ad tech, media, or B2B SaaS experience a strong plus