Experiential Account Manager – Live Events, Brand Activations

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. Lead experiential projects day to day, owning scope, timelines, deliverables and workback schedules from brief to delivery .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the event production lifecycle, including budget management, client relationship building, and on-site leadership for live events. Proficient in coordinating teams and vendors to deliver high-quality experiential projects that meet client goals and expectations.

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Event Production ManagementClient Relationship ManagementBudget ManagementOn-Site LeadershipProject Coordination

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Hard Skills

Event ProductionBudget ForecastingVendor ManagementProduction SchedulesRun Of ShowLive Events DeliveryBrand ActivationsTrade ShowsExhibitionsProject Reporting

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationDetail-OrientedProactive Problem SolvingPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in MarketingBachelor’s Degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in Event ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Film/Video Production

Industry Keywords

Experiential MarketingLive EventsBrand ExperienceIntegrated Marketing AgencyAutomotive Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead experiential projects day to day, owning scope, timelines, deliverables and workback schedules from brief to delivery
Define next steps, assign responsibilities and hold internal teams and suppliers accountable
Anticipate production challenges and dependencies involving venues, fabrication, AV, logistics and permits, and propose solutions
Translate client goals into actionable plans for creative, production and logistics teams
Manage the event production lifecycle from concept and design through build, show days and wrap
Act as the day-to-day point of contact for senior and executive-level clients
Manage high-touch client relationships and guide clients through complex decisions and deliverables
Lead on-site at live events, activations and launches, including show-day management
Coordinate strategy, creative, production and external partners and vendors
Run internal status meetings, set agendas, document decisions and keep teams aligned
Escalate risks and agree mitigation strategies with senior team members
Manage project budgets, tracking costs, change orders and forecasts
Report project spend and flag potential budget deviations
Partner with the Senior Account Manager or Account Director on resource allocation and scheduling
Curate hospitality for executive clients and ensure polished client-facing meetings and events
Deliver reporting on program performance, KPIs and outcomes with the Strategy Director
Gather client feedback and post-event insights to improve future work

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of proven account management or event production experience at an experiential marketing, live events, brand experience or integrated marketing agency
Hands-on experience delivering live events, brand activations, product launches, trade shows or exhibitions, including on-site leadership
Proven experience managing senior or executive-level clients in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Experience managing budgets, forecasting and delivering profitable projects
In-depth working knowledge of event production, including production schedules, run of show, vendor management, fabrication and AV
Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation skills
Highly organized, proactive and detail-focused, staying calm and solutions-focused under pressure
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management, Film/Video Production or a related field, or equivalent experience
Automotive experience is a strong plus
Able to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends around live events

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands
Support for learning and development, including access to training, conferences and industry events
A fun, engaging work culture
Be part of a mission-driven team that values agility, integrity, and excellence
Opportunity to contribute to large-scale, high-impact projects from day one
Comprehensive paid time off benefits
Hybrid work model, where our team comes into the office a minimum of 3 days per week
Generous parental leave
Up to 4% safe harbor company 401k match
Comprehensive, low-cost health benefits
Wellbeing support (EAP, mental health resources)