Sr. Manager, Industry Events & Experiences

We’re searching for an Industry Events & Experiences Lead for Samsung Ads to join our dynamic Samsung Ads team within Samsung Electronics America. This role will elevate Samsung Ads in the industry and promote the sellable solutions that allow advertisers to reach their most important audiences. Architect the annual industry events portfolio and investment strategy with sales, marketing, and leadership — deciding which events, at what scale, and whySet the creative vision for each activation — environmental design and layout, guest journey, content — so our presence feels distinct, not templatedDevelop event briefs covering objectives, audiences, budgets, staffing, and success metrics; scout new venues and sponsorship opportunitiesExecution & Vendor Management 8+ years in event marketing, experiential marketing, or industry activations, ideally in media, advertising, adtech, or consumer techDirect experience with large-scale industry events (CES, NewFronts, Cannes Lions, SXSW, Possible, or similar)A distinct creative point of view and strong instincts — you know what makes an activation feel like the brand, not just another boothStrong vendor/agency management, contract negotiation, and budget ownership skillsA calm, solutions-oriented demeanor under pressure, and excellent stakeholder and executive communication skillsProficiency in creating polished presentation decks and organized spreadsheetsWillingness to travel as needed, including evenings/weekends around eventsBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experiencePreferred but not required: Experience with global consumer/tech brand activations at major stages; hybrid/digital event extensions; familiarity with CTV/streaming/adtech; experience building an events function from scratch. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact our Reasonable Accommodation Team (855-557-3247) or [email protected] for assistance.