The Exposition Center at American Dream is a venue designed to host a dynamic range of events. Purposefully built to deliver a unique slate of events focused on memorable experiences. As a cornerstone of American Dream’s diverse offerings, Expo Center brings world‑class brands and unforgettable experiences to the region, serving as a vibrant destination for fans, and community partners alike.
Key Objective(s):
Be part of something big from day one. We’re building a brand-new Exposition Center at American Dream, and we’re looking for a Marketing Manager ready to help launch a dynamic new destination for memorable events in New Jersey.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the brand, grow the audience, and drive excitement for a venue that will bring conferences, conventions and other unforgettable experiences to the heart of the market.
- Create and execute bold, strategic marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and ticket sales for concerts, performances, and special events.
- Develop and implement integrated marketing plans across digital, social, email, paid media, PR, partnerships, and on‑site channels to maximize attendance and revenue.
- Lead marketing efforts for new show launches, seasonal programming, festivals, and one‑off events, managing timelines, assets, and promotional rollouts.
- Collaborate closely with booking, box office, operations, production, and creative teams to align marketing strategies with programming goals and operational realities.
- Partner with vendors, agents, and external stakeholders to execute artist and brand approved campaigns, promotional assets, and market‑specific strategies.
- Build buzz and audience excitement through compelling content, promotions, media outreach, influencer partnerships, and community engagement initiatives.
- Manage and grow the venue’s digital presence, including social media, website content, email marketing, and paid advertising platforms.
- Oversee campaign budgets, media buys, and vendor relationships to ensure efficient spend and strong ROI.
- Track and analyze marketing performance, ticket sales trends, and audience data to optimize campaigns and inform future strategy.
- Coordinate press outreach, announcements, and earned media opportunities in partnership with internal or external PR teams.
- Support on‑site activations, street teams, grassroots efforts, and experiential marketing tied to key events and shows.
- Develop post‑event recaps and performance reports, sharing insights and recommendations with internal stakeholders and partners.
- Stay current on live entertainment marketing trends, emerging platforms, and audience behaviors to continuously evolve marketing approach.
Desired Qualifications:
- 4–6 years of marketing experience.
- Background in conventions, conferences, specialty events, or venue marketing.
- Strong digital marketing and audience development skills.
- A creative, data-driven mindset.
- Excellent communication, organization, and project management abilities.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
- Experience launching a new venue or building a marketing plan from the ground up.
- Familiarity with performing arts audiences and the New Jersey/New York market.
- Experience working with sponsorships, partnerships, and community outreach.
- Graphic design, content creation, or basic analytics/reporting experience.
- Help launch a major new venue at one of the most exciting destinations in the region.
- Build a brand from the ground up.
- Join a team passionate about live experiences, audience growth, and unforgettable events.
The Expo Center at American Dream is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.