Experiential Marketing Specialist

Torrance, CA (On-site)

$85K/yr – $100K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end experiential marketing for Robinson Helicopter by leading the global trade show circuit and coordinating cross-functional teams to maximize brand impact and sales.

  • Own end-to-end activation lifecycle for 12+ international trade shows, from concept through teardown.
  • Must-have: 4+ years managing large-scale corporate trade shows or experiential activations.
  • Standout: Strong coordination with agencies, dealers, and engineering teams to ensure brand cohesion.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Strategy & Planning
  • Global Calendar Management: Orchestrate the annual international trade show circuit (12+ events), optimizing resource allocation and milestone execution
  • Strategic Alignment: Partner with agencies to design experiential strategies that directly advance Robinson Helicopter’s sales objectives and increase market share
  • Integrated Communications: Synchronize pre-, at-, and post-show campaigns with PR and Social teams to amplify brand reach and Share of Voice
  • Brand Integrity: Direct all experiential initiatives to ensure absolute brand cohesion and messaging consistency across every touchpoint
  • Collateral & Brand Assets: Oversee the curation, procurement, and logistical management of promotional items to maximize brand resonance
  • Logistics & Operational Excellence
  • End-to-End Activation Management: Lead the comprehensive lifecycle of each event, from initial concept through teardown, with a focus on mission-critical logistics:
  • Precision Logistics: Oversee high-stakes aircraft load-in and load-out procedures, ensuring the safe transport, positioning, and security of multimillion-dollar assets
  • Regulatory Compliance: Manage all event-specific insurance requirements, liability waivers, and safety protocols in accordance with venue and aviation standards

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of proven success managing large-scale corporate trade shows and/or high-impact experiential activations, whether agency-side or in-house
  • Travel willingness to 25–30%

Preferred

  • Prior experience within the transportation sector and a track record of direct, successful collaboration with convention exhibit houses is highly preferred
  • Market Impact: A deep understanding of experiential marketing frameworks used to amplify Share of Voice (SoV), elevate brand positioning, and convert engagement into measurable sales growth
  • Radical Collaboration: A team-first mentality with the ability to work cross-functionally to ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
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ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO INC

Robinson Helicopter Company was founded in 1973 by Frank Robinson, whosevision was to produce the world’s highest quality, most reliable helicopters in the most efficient, cost effective way possible. Robinson introduced the two-place piston powered R22 in 1979. The affordable, personal-type design quickly made helicopter ownership accessible to a broader audience and changed the face of general aviation. Today, the company’s top sellers are its R44 and R66 helicopters, respectively. To date, Robinson Helicopter Company has produced more than 13,000 helicopters.Robinson puts great emphasis on research and development, continually makingimprovements and offering new technology. Among its latest introductions are a cargo hook for the R66 and an autopilot designed specifically for helicopters.Robinson manufactures, assembles, inspects, and flight tests all of its helicopters at its Torrance, California factory. To ensure the highest quality and to maximize efficiency, the company manufactures a large percentage of parts in house andemploys a highly skilled workforce. Robinson also offers monthly pilot safety and maintenance courses at the factory that attract a global audience.

Founded in 1973
Torrance, California, USA
442 employees (17 in marketing)