Associate Manager, Global Experiences

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