Event Executive – Hospitality (Global Sports Sponsorship) (Financial Services Client)
Job Overview
Employment Type
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Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $40,000.00
Benefits
Unlimited PTO policy
Competitive medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Family and parental leave (12 weeks)
401(k) plan with Company Match
Employee stock purchase plan
Pretax Transportation/Commuter Benefits
Dedicated mental health resources including Headspace membership
Employee Assistance Program (CCA)
Discount portal for goods and services
Employee Resource Groups and diversity initiatives
Personal Development programs
Job Description
Octagon, headquartered in Stamford, CT, is a leading global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing agency recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports." As the sports marketing division of the Interpublic Group (IPG), Octagon prides itself on creating innovative, bold, and engaging experiences, leveraging its deep expertise in sports, entertainment, and culture to deliver exceptional results for clients worldwide. The company's ethos revolves around the power of play — using creativity and insight to foster connection, excitement, and engagement across multiple platforms and audiences. With a presence that spans major sporting events and cultural touchpoints, Octagon continuously... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 1-2+ years of relevant experience in event planning or hospitality
- Passion for sports and experiential marketing
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Effective communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for eight or more hours
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (40-50% travel)
- Must provide proof of COVID vaccination or contact HR for exemption
Job Qualifications
- 1-2+ years of relevant experience
- A passion for events, experiences, hospitality, and sports
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with clients and colleagues
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- Ability to thrive under pressure with strong problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrated initiative and a go-getter attitude
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time
- Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including weekends and holidays as needed
- Ability to provide proof of COVID vaccination or obtain an exemption
Job Duties
- Assist the team with event planning, ticket management, onsite activation, and post-event wrap-up for various hospitality programs
- Support day-to-day team functions to help the team succeed
- Prepare necessary event documents including event guides, itineraries, meeting notes, and post-event recaps
- Effectively facilitate communication and coordinate projects with vendors
- Work with vendors to secure merchandise and other event services and supplies
- Become a trusted resource for clients
- Develop a knowledge and understanding of financial service client’s sponsorship portfolio and business initiatives
- Additional projects as assigned, which may include assistance on other events or programs, competitive research, property research, etc.
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