Director of Experiential Marketing

Glendale, CA (Unknown)

$160K/yr – $230K/yrDirector/Executive, Manager8+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Translate executive experiential strategy into detailed activation plans and production timelines
  • Own end-to-end execution of tradeshows, sponsorships, community activations, partnerships, and franchise-facing events
  • Lead vendor selection, RFP processes, contract negotiation, and ongoing partner management
  • Oversee booth design, production, logistics, staffing, permitting, and on-site operations for tradeshows
  • Develop standardized playbooks and operating procedures to ensure consistency across markets and brands
  • Manage budgets with discipline, ensuring spend aligns with approved plans and ROI expectations
  • Implement lead capture, tracking, and measurement frameworks across all experiential programs
  • Coordinate with Social, PR, Lifecycle, Performance, and Creative teams to maximize amplification and post-event conversion

Requirements

  • 8–12+ years of experience in experiential marketing, event production, or tradeshow execution
  • Demonstrated success executing complex, multi-market programs at scale
  • Strong vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget oversight experience
  • Experience operating in franchise, retail, or multi-location environments strongly preferred
  • Deep understanding of tradeshow logistics, booth production, staffing, and event timelines
  • Proven ability to deliver programs on time and within budget
  • Experience implementing measurable ROI frameworks for experiential programs
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented operator comfortable managing live-event environments
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Softline Solutions

At Softline Solutions, we understand that no matter what surface you play, run or walk on, safety and comfort are a priority. Softline Solutions was founded to research and fulfill the need for safer, cleaner and sustainable playground and recreation surfaces. This research led to the manufacturing of Pour In Place safety surface systems and other unique specialist surfacing systems to meet global safety standards without compromising the environmental footprint.Softline Solutions' team of consultants work with clients throughout North America from design through to successful installation of custom surfaces for playgrounds, courtyards, trails, and running tracks. Among our surface systems, we are pleased to share that Softline's FirstBaseTM surfaces are certified by IPEMA (International Playground Manufacturers Association).Our commitment to quality is the unparalleled focus to deliver high-quality products and service to our customers to ensure absolute safety for the children. You may read more about IPEMA at www.ipema.org or visit our website at https://www.softlinesolutions.net/certifications.

Founded in 2006
Canada, North Carolina, USA
21 employees (1 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
556
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.6%
Direct
41.8%
Referral
12.7%
Social
10%
Paid
1.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~21

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
6.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2