Brand Experience Manager


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Job Title: Brand Experience Manager
Location: Shanghai, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

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 enthusiastic 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, ribbon cuttings, 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.
  • Manage and align with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Commercial, and Communications, ensuring clear expectations, timely updates, and professional handling of feedback and decisions.
  • Plan and execute a range of assigned corporate events, B2B trade shows, ribbon cuttings, small trade shows, and more, including: space/venue selection, lead retrieval/KPI management, coordination of logistics, catering, marketing collateral, accommodations, etc.
    • Examples included: VIV Asia, Food Ingredients China, China International Import Expo, Pet Fair Asia
  • Clearly and transparently manage project timelines and responsibilities - flagging to other team members or manager if deadlines/timelines are going to run behind.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Support 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, manage ambiguity, and maintain control 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.
    • Comfortable proactively engaging stakeholders and following up to ensure progress - does not hesitate to reach out or "chase" inputs when required.
    • 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 relationships, collaborate effectively and lead by influence at varying levels of the organization.
    • 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.

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    Job Post Date: 04/23/26
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