Experiential Marketing Manager

KH + Madden is a full-service destination marketing agency that blends technology, creativity, and research-driven insights. As an Experiential Marketing Manager, you will create immersive experiences for clients, manage event logistics, and ensure successful execution of campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Create the strategy behind experiential events for our clients, from media-worthy moments to consumer-facing activations, including tradeshow presence
• Lead events from start to finish, handling everything from setup to teardown like a pro, and be the lead client POC during activation events
• Manage event timelines, budgets, and resources to make sure projects are delivered on point and on time
• Guide and collaborate with our teams in creative elements-think design, copy, and visuals-to ensure everything aligns with the vision
• Partner with our Creative Services Director to keep projects running smoothly, providing timely feedback and delegating tasks as needed
• Research, negotiate, and manage relationships directly with event vendors, ensuring everything runs like a well-oiled machine
• Identify and secure partnerships with relevant brands to amplify event success. Post-event, you'll measure ROI and manage follow-ups to keep the momentum going

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in experiential marketing, preferably within an agency environment, for a major brand, or collection of brands
• 2+ years of tradeshow experience
• Experience with working remotely
• Highly Organized: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills for effective internal team and external vendor communication
• Problem-Solver: Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly during live events
• Tech Proficiency: Proficient in Google Suite (especially Sheets and Slides). Experience with project management software (e.g., Asana, Workfront, Cvent) is a plus
• Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends as required by event schedules
• This is a remote role, and the candidate must have a dedicated, professional home office setup and a reliable internet connection
• A Rockstar Portfolio: Show us your work! Experience in both consumer events and trade shows is a big bonus
• Strategic & Creative Brilliance: You're a big-picture thinker with a sharp creative edge
• Organizational Guru: You can juggle multiple tasks and projects with ease, all while staying cool under pressure
• A Problem-Solving Pro: Quick thinking and bold ideas are your superpowers
• Budget Boss: You know how to manage the dollars and cents while delivering big impact
• A Natural Collaborator: You thrive on building relationships-whether it's with clients, vendors, or teammates
• Socially Savvy: You're up-to-date on social media trends and know how to leverage them to amplify storytelling
• Detail-Oriented Dynamo: Nothing slips past you, from the smallest contract detail to the big-picture logistics of a cross-country activation
• Adaptable Adventurer: Experiential marketing moves fast, and so do you. You're ready to grow and evolve with the industry
• Travel Enthusiast: You're ready to hit the road (or the skies!) about 50% of the time to bring our clients' visions to life
• Bonus Points - A background in tourism marketing or a strong understanding of the travel and destination space