Experiential Marketing Associate

Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

$65K/yr – $77K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end experiential activation programs, coordinating multi-tier events, logistics, and vendor management while continuously improving cost efficiency and program impact.

  • Event Operations: plan, execute, and on-site manage Tier 2/3 events with Tier 1 support; maintain calendars and performance reporting.
  • Asset & Vendor Management: source assets, inbound/outbound logistics, warehouse inventory, vendor onboarding, contracts, and invoicing.
  • Program Improvement: drive ideation, budget discipline, and process innovations to scale experiential campaigns across channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute Tier 2 & Tier 3 events, while supporting Tier 1 activations.
  • Manage event logistics, including stakeholder communication, timelines, and activation plans.
  • Manage product orders, asset sourcing, rentals, and staffing for events.
  • Assist with event setup, teardown, and on-site execution as needed.
  • Support ideation and development of experiential marketing programs.
  • Track and maintain event and sampling calendars and performance reporting.
  • Identify opportunities to elevate activations through creative thinking and continuous improvement
  • Lead regular budget check-ins to ensure accuracy and alignment.
  • Partner with leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and investment tradeoffs.
  • Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice processing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Event Management, or related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in experiential marketing, event coordination, or logistics.
  • Highly organized with strong ownership mindset and accountability for results.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, or financial tracking preferred.
  • Familiarity with logistics, shipping, and warehouse operations a plus.
  • Passionate about experiential marketing.
  • Travel to support experiential activations is required.

Preferred

  • Experience with event sponsorship programs and partnerships is a plus.

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.
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Jack Link's Protein Snacks

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated. We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category...with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snacking Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, Golden Island, BiFi and Peperami.

Founded in 1985
Minong, Wisconsin, USA
1.3K employees (108 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
99K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$19.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
55.3%
Direct
34%
Referral
6.7%
Social
3%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
96 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
3.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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