Manager Brand Experience

Title:Manager Brand Experience- Remote

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Job Description:

Communications

Job Description

Manager Brand Experience- Remote
ADM Global Communications

Summary:
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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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, SupplySide 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 stakeholders.
• Proven ability to operate effectively under pressure, particularly in the lead-up and execution of large-scale events, maintaining structure, clarity, and professionalism.
• Demonstrates strong professional judgment, including when to align, escalate and make independent decisions
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments: You operate with a sense of “urgency” and can excel in an execution-focused environment, breaking down tasks into clear project plans.
• Demonstrates consistent responsiveness and follow-through — acknowledging requests promptly, meeting deadlines, and proactively driving workstreams forward.
• You have a proven track record of actively contributing to problem-solving efforts, fostering creativity, and effectively utilizing data to communicate insights within a team environment.
• Excellent and structured verbal and written communicator with effective presentation skills.
• Proven track record in growing annual events and launching new events that enhance revenue streams.
• Consistent and exacting attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate effectively, and lead through influence across varying levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset by identifying opportunities to improve processes, stakeholder engagement, and event execution.
• Ability to travel out of the country/state.
• Prior experience in the food, beverage, feed or nutrition industry or a global corporation preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Major in, Marketing, Event Management, or related field preferred.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$92,400.00 - $151,200.00

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.

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