Manager - Experiential (Contractor)

Manager, Experiential works independently (as primary point of contact or as secondary support) to produce and execute experiential marketing programs on behalf of HCM clients. This role will interface with internal teams, including (but not limited to) Sr. Leadership, Business Development/Sales Directors, Planning, Pre-Sale Marketing, Branded Editorial, Design, Campus & Influencer, Community, Social, Editorial, Legal, as well as external vendors, client agencies, advertisers, and media partners to ensure program elements for experiential and event are executed per requirements, scope of project, timelines, and budget. ### Responsibilities - Foster, educate, and promote *best-in-class* service expertise for HCM clients post-sale - Manage key programs (with an emphasis on experiential) end-to-end, from campaign brief development through execution and reporting, ensuring they meet brand objectives and deliver best-in-class client service. - Responsible for creating and maintaining all program documentation during post-sale (including client status agendas, sold scope-of-work, and additional campaign trackers) - Own on-site execution of experiential programs, serving as the primary client point of contact; manage run of show, coordinate teams, and troubleshoot in real time to ensure seamless delivery - Collaborate with schools/universities, third party production partners, and venue spaces to research, negotiate, and secure location logistics in accordance with the sold experiential scope of work - Source and manage third party vendors, including fabrication, AV, staffing, production, and content capture partners - Work closely with internal creative teams to execute custom deliverables including custom signage, branded articles, social media posts, influencer content creation, and sampling opportunities. - Use project management software (Asana) to manage sold campaigns & deliverables - ensuring all assets stay on schedule - Demonstrate resourcefulness in problem-solving. Leverage existing relationships, build new ones quickly, and find creative solutions to deliver results within tight timelines or budget constraints. - Lead and moderate end of campaign debrief process, driving discussion, sharing learnings and best practices across internal teams - Responsible for the management of the entire post-sale production budgets and ensuring all program expenses are tracked and fit within program margin. ### Skills, Knowledge and Expertise - BA or equivalent - 3-5 years of experience in event production, experiential marketing, or sponsorship activation - Strong track record in client service and managing sponsor activations at live events, conferences, festivals, or sporting events - Experience within various marketing verticals, such as experiential, branded content (video, articles, social, influencer), and digital media execution experience is essential - Proactive, resourceful problem solver with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude; able to think on their feet and quickly resolve event-related challenges in fast-paced environments - Strong attention to detail - Highly organized and the ability to multitask - Proficiency in Asana (or similar project management platforms) for workflow management, timeline tracking, and cross functional collaboration ### Benefits & Perks - Flexible remote workforce, work from anywhere in the U.S. - Contract temp-to-perm opportunity for full-time placement - Opportunity to travel onsite for events - Summer Fridays - Mental Health workshops and