Sr. Account Supervisor, Experiential

Do you have a passion for events? If so, this may be an opportunity for you! This full-time, New York City-based role will support the planning, coordination, and execution of experiential events for an award-winning spirits portfolio of brands. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day activation needs, assisting with strategic and administrative planning, and providing guidance to an Account Executive where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and feedback to an Account Executive, helping ensure program details, timelines, and deliverables stay on track.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal partners (e.g., Creative, Production, Finance) to orchestrate end-to-end planning, development, and activation of client programs/events.
• Serve as the primary client lead for designated projects, owning client relationships and managing expectations, qualifying new program briefs, and being a strategic partner.
• Oversee and negotiate vendor contracts, Statements of Work (SOWs), and partner relationships; identify and qualify new vendors and partners as necessary.
• Assist with managing related vendors and partners to support programs/events (e.g.; artistic talent, photographers/videographers, photobooth vendors, etc.).
• Own budgeting lifecycle: develop budgets, manage expenses, forecast and monitor P&L, and reconcile/approve client billings and vendor invoices.
• Oversee and empower Account Executive to produce status reports, meeting agendas, and weekly schedules
• Lead internal SoHo and external client program/event debriefs to identify key learnings and forward recommendations for comprehensive recaps post-execution.
• Develop, implement, and report on all experiential programs against client-provided KPIs while managing workback timelines.
• Travel to events to ensure end-to-end execution quality and serve as the primary client liaison on-site.
• Liaise with other SoHo departments to ensure all ways of working are being followed.
• Proactively recommend enhancements to internal workflows and client-facing processes to better serve agency and client needs.

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4-6 years of experience in event planning/execution or at an experiential marketing agency.
• Passion for events and hospitality
• Prior spirits experience is preferred
• Experience within the service industry a plus
• Proven leadership and people-management skills; experience mentoring and developing junior staff
• Exceptional communication/organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Have strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills
• Ability to own projects autonomously and take pride in the work you create and share
• Be a self-starter, outgoing, energetic, and demonstrate a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Familiarity with project-management tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Monday.com, or similar); and reporting/analytics systems (e.g., BenchMark, or similar), a plus
• Metro New York-based. Be in our NYC office with hybrid schedule (minimum two days per week)

What We Offer:*

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
• Generous PTO, including vacation, holidays, and wellness days.
• Professional growth opportunities in a dynamic, creative environment.
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace that values people as much as the work we create.
• Certain employee benefits are only applicable to full-time employees.

SoHo Experiential is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.