About this opportunity
Kargo lists this Associate Manager, Global Experiences opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Kargo creates powerful moments of connection between brands and consumers to build businesses. Every day, our dynamic teams work to radically raise the bar on what agentic AI, CTV, eCommerce, social, and mobile can do to deliver unique ad experiences across the world's most premium platforms. Taking a Creative Science approach to all we do, we continuously innovate solutions that outperform industry benchmarks and client expectations. Kargo is growing rapidly and currently has offices in NYC, Chicago, LA, Dallas, Sydney, Auckland, London and Waterford, Ireland.
Who We Hire
Techies who want to build the future. Creatives who want to design it better. Communicators to win business. Collaborators to build it. Data pros who turn numbers into insights. Product builders who turn ideas into innovations. Anyone eager to be on a team that doesn't stop to ask what's next, because they're already building it.
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
In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws, the anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for variable compensation - either the Kargo Sales Incentive Plan (sales roles) or an annual discretionary bonus (all other roles). Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education, and skills.
U.S Salary Range
$70,000-$80,000 USD
What We're Proud Of AdAge Best Places to Work
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Cynopsis 2025 Top Women in Media - Jeannine Shao Collins
Martech Breakthrough Awards - Best Overall Adtech Company
Digiday Media Awards Best Event
Cynopsis Media Impact Awards-Best CTV Platform
Martech Breakthrough Awards-CTV Innovation
Adweek Media Plan of the Year Awards - Best Use of Insights
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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