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The Opportunity

Kargo is hiring an Associate Manager, Global Experiences to turn our events and experiential programs into reliable engines for brand visibility and sales pipeline. This role owns end-to-end execution of corporate events, conference sponsorships, and regional customer engagement—translating commercial objectives into well-run, on-brand experiences across national and global markets.

The Daily To-Do

• Execute a full slate of events and activations on time and to spec—treating every event as yours to land and tracking details to completion without being chased
• Build and hold to budgets, timelines, and RSVP/guest logistics across concurrent programs, delivering accurate periodic reporting and documented cost savings
• Source vendors and negotiate contracts covering venue, catering, décor, AV, entertainment, and transportation—building a reliable vendor network that improves value year over year
• Drive measurable sales engagement from events, including target attendee turnout, qualified introductions, and follow-up handoffs the sales team can act on
• Maintain a repeatable project-management cadence—timelines, status updates, RSVP and inventory tracking—that gives stakeholders predictable visibility into every program
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, creative, and external vendors, translating team leads' objectives into concrete activations that move the commercial needle
• Stay composed and decisive during live events, finding practical, imaginative solutions when venues, timelines, or vendors shift unexpectedly

Qualifications

• 2+ years planning and executing corporate events, sponsorships, or experiential programs end to end
• Strong event project management skills: building and holding to budgets, timelines, and RSVP/guest logistics across concurrent programs
• Vendor sourcing and contract negotiation experience covering venue, catering, décor, AV, entertainment, and transportation
• Clear written and verbal communication for coordinating 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
• Preferred: experience supporting trade show sponsorships and speakership deliverables, and familiarity partnering with creative/branding teams on event collateral and invitations