Acosta logo
Acosta Verified
Marketing & Advertising, Sales, Consumer Goods

Experiential Account Manager

Bentonville, ARHybridFull TimePosted 15 days ago

Is this role right for you?

Upload your resume and get a skill-by-skill breakdown — see exactly where you match, where you're close, and what to highlight. Not a mystery percentage.

Get a tailored resume highlighting what this role needs.

Required skills

  • Experiential Account Manager
  • client-focused
  • marketing programs
  • client partner
  • strategic planning
  • creative development
  • tactical execution
  • experiential marketing campaigns
  • accountability
  • profitability

Nice to have

  • experiential
  • event marketing
  • retail events
  • demos
  • sponsorship activation
  • omnichannel shopper marketing

Role summary

Product Connections, part of Acosta Group, seeks an Experiential Account Manager to lead client partnerships and execute impactful marketing programs. This role involves strategic planning, creative development, and tactical execution of experiential campaigns. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, overseeing budgets, mentoring Account Executives, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of marketing agency experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This hybrid role requires up to 20% travel and flexibility outside standard hours.

The Experiential Account Manager serves as the primary point of contact for the client and works closely with the agency team to coordinate and supervise the strategic development, creative development, and tactical execution as needed for clients’ marketing efforts. 

Are you a strategic, client-focused marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment? We’re looking for an Experiential Account Manager to serve as the primary client partner and lead the development and execution of impactful marketing programs.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Act as the main point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships at the management level
  • Lead and oversee strategic planning, creative development, and tactical execution of experiential marketing campaigns
  • Drive experiential marketing initiatives that deliver results for clients, retailers, and the agency
  • Manage and mentor Account Executives ensuring high-quality work and professional growth
  • Collaborate with internal teams to bring ideas to life—from brainstorm to execution
  • Oversee budgets, timelines, and financial performance, supporting overall account profitability
  • Present creative concepts and strategic recommendations to clients with confidence

Qualifications

What You Bring

  • 6+ years of marketing agency experience, with a proven ability to grow revenue
  • Experience in experiential and/or event marketing (a strong plus)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while keeping clients and teams aligned
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Additional Details

  • Up to 20% travel may be required
  • Walking, Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting typically up to 25lbs
  • Use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods
  • Perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing, clicking) consistently throughout the day
  • Flexibility to support business needs outside of standard hours

If you’re passionate about building client partnerships, leading teams, and delivering standout marketing solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

 Apply now and help shape impactful marketing experiences.

#DiscoverYourPath


Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency, we specialize in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. Our mission is to deliver brand solutions that connect products to the right target at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel. With over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, we have a range of talents and experience that redefine what it means to be a marketing agency. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to think big, grow their skills, and take their careers to the next level. Join Product Connections and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt—let’s build something great together. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. #DiscoverYourPath
Ready to apply?
You'll be redirected to Acosta's application page.

Similar roles

See how RiseMe works

Match, tailor, and prep so you send fewer applications and land more interviews.