Experiential Marketing Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.What We DoWe are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Experiential Marketing Manager to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of impactful events and brand experiences that drive customer engagement, business growth, and brand awareness. This role will manage end-to-end execution of corporate events, trade shows, sponsorships, executive meetings, incentive programs, and brand activations while ensuring exceptional attendee experiences and measurable business outcomes.

What You'll Do:

• Plan, develop, and execute integrated experiential marketing programs that support First American's corporate brand and business divisions, including customer events, trade shows, sponsorships, executive meetings, incentive programs, and brand activations.
• Own end-to-end event planning and execution, ensuring exceptional attendee experiences while delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with venues, production partners, agencies, and event vendors to maximize quality, service, and cost efficiencies.
• Develop and manage event budgets, forecasts, and financial reconciliation while identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Communications, Product, and business leaders to develop experiential strategies that support organizational objectives and pipeline growth.
• Manage event timelines, project plans, and cross-functional workback schedules to ensure flawless execution across multiple simultaneous initiatives.
• Measure, analyze, and report event performance using key metrics including attendee engagement, lead generation, pipeline contribution, satisfaction scores, and ROI.
• Identify opportunities to introduce new event technologies, creative concepts, and innovative attendee engagement strategies that elevate the First American brand.
• Ensure brand consistency across all experiential touchpoints while maintaining a premium customer experience.
• Support continuous improvement by documenting best practices, optimizing processes, and developing scalable event planning standards.
  

What You'll Bring:

• 3-5 years of experience in experiential marketing, event marketing, corporate events, or integrated marketing.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex events simultaneously from concept through execution.
• Proven experience sourcing and negotiating with venues, agencies, production companies, and vendors.
• Strong experience managing budgets, financial forecasting, contract review, and event reconciliation.
• Dedicated experience owning business outcomes for Marketing and demonstrated success in driving initiatives that achieve measurable results.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Adaptability and comfort working within a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Creativity, innovation, and a passion for creating memorable customer experiences.
• Experience utilizing event management platforms, project management software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Thinks big picture: Growth is holistic, expanding beyond just acquisition and performance marketing.
• Experimental: Naturally curious; makes data-driven decisions, in a timely manner, to solve problems and propose ideas.
• Forward thinking: Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset, respecting the past, while remaining flexible and open to new ideas and driving transformation.
• Acts like an owner: Keeps the big picture in mind while managing to the inputs daily to achieve intentional outcomes. Holds "accountability" in the highest regard and instills others to follow suit. Translates results into digestible information.

Pay Range: $97,700.00 - $130,300.00 AnnuallyThis hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

What We OfferBy choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.