Manager Brand

Position: Manager Brand Experience
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* Job Title:

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* Manager Brand Experience

** Department/Function:*
* Communications

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* Job Description:

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* ** Manager Brand Experience
- Remote*
* ADM Global Communications

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* Summary:

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* A member of ADM's Global Communications team, the Brand Experience Manager will be responsible for delivering memorable brand experiences efficiently, effectively, on-time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled, collaborative and proactive individual who has several years of experience in planning large-, medium- and small-scale events with multiple stakeholders within a highly matrixed organization; working collaboratively with internal clients; strategically managing vendor relationships; leading and managing communications with event stakeholders and attendees.

Supporting the strategy, planning and execution for large-scale multi-customer events and trade shows, and developing standardized toolkits for small to mid-scale events, this individual collaborates with colleagues across ADM as well as agency partners to dramatize the value that ADM brings to our customers and the world.

This role requires a professional who is confident communicating with senior stakeholders, able to clearly structure information, manage expectations, and drive alignment in complex, cross-functional environments.

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* Job Responsibilities:

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* + Drive implementation of ADM's global brand experience standards and playbook for experience strategy, design, messaging and planning across Communications, Marketing and more.

+ Own the full event lifecycle - from discovery and design through development, delivery, and post-event analysis

+ Operate with a high level of urgency, ownership, and accountability - taking initiative, anticipating needs, and addressing issues early rather than reacting late.

+ Act as a primary point of contact for event stakeholders (e.g. Marketing, Sales, R&D, Marketing Communication) and partners, across the organization, related to the development and execution of events.

+ Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across Marketing, Commercial, Communications, and R&D, ensuring clear expectations, timely communication, and effective alignment throughout the event lifecycle.

+ Plan and execute a range of assigned events, including: space/venue selection, lead retrieval/KPI management, coordination of logistics, catering, marketing collateral, accommodations, etc.

+ Examples included: IPPE, Natural Products Expo West, Supply Side Global, Global Pet Expo, Petfood Forum, World Pork Expo, Superzoo

+ Take full ownership of onsite event execution, maintaining a visible leadership presence during critical setup and show days, proactively addressing issues and ensuring alignment across stakeholders and vendors.

+ Clearly and transparently manage project timelines, dependencies, and responsibilities - proactively communicating risks, delays, and proposed mitigation plans.

+ Serve as a connector and collaborator across regions, teams and businesses - sharing with and learning from global counterparts in Global Communications, Marketing and other corporate or business teams.

+ When escalating issues or stakeholder concerns, always come prepared with a proposed solution or recommended next steps - owning the resolution, not just the communication.

+ Efficiently and transparently manage budgets and expenses for events.

+ Support the use of standardized systems and processes to increase departmental efficiencies and assess the impact of all events.

+ Lead the management of relationships with outside agency partners - managing projects and workload, facilitating payments, tracking timelines, etc.

+ Lead the development of activity briefs, KPI tracking, reporting and debriefs for assigned events.

+ Partner with senior team members, while independently driving assigned initiatives and continuously developing within the role.

+ Conduct site visits and other research to prepare event proposals.

+ Support the annual planning and budgeting process.

+ Stay up-to-date with best in class in-person, hybrid and digital technology event engagement trends.

** Qualifications, Skills and Experience Desired:*
* + 4+ years of prior experience successfully planning and executing on trade shows, conferences/meetings and other live experiences (preferably in the Nutrition industry).

+ Strong project management skills with a focus on prioritizing action, fostering effective communication, and ensuring stakeholder alignment. The ability to use standardized tools used by the entire team is a requirement.

+ Operate independently with appropriate guidance in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, proactively seeking alignment when needed

+ This role requires a hands-on operator who can independently drive complex initiatives, proactively solve problems, manage ambiguity, and maintain structure and professionalism in high-pressure situations.

+ Own execution of the specific scope, budgets, timelines and goals for events in concert with key…