Strategic Lead, Experiential Marketing & Brand Activation

RemoteFetch; Bolingbrook (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

S&S Activewear seeks a Senior Manager, Event & Experiential Marketing to shape our brand through national events and immersive experiences. You will translate business priorities into engaging programs, lead cross-functional teams, and manage budgets, vendors, and venues to drive measurable growth across North America.

The role reports to senior leadership, requires a strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, and involves travel across the US and Canada to deliver best-in-class

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in corporate events or experiential marketing.
• Proven ability to lead multi-event portfolios and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute NA event strategy aligned with business priorities and brand.
• Lead national trade shows, customer events, and internal conferences.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Creative, and Communications to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Translate brand story into memorable experiences and measurable impact.
• Oversee budgets, vendors, venues, and onsite execution to ensure quality.

Skills

Strategic planning

Creative instincts

Project management

Executive presence

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Data-driven

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management platforms

Collaboration tools

Job description

S&S Activewear seeks a Senior Manager, Event & Experiential Marketing to shape our brand through national events and immersive experiences. You will translate business priorities into engaging programs, lead cross-functional teams, and manage budgets, vendors, and venues to drive measurable growth across North America.

The role reports to senior leadership, requires a strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, and involves travel across the US and Canada to deliver best-in-class