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Event Manager (Philadelphia) (Global Soccer) (Home Improvement Client) (Contract)
Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Exact $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
Octagon is a global leader in sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing, proudly recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports." As the experiential wing of the Interpublic Group, Octagon specializes in creating dynamic, fan-focused marketing campaigns that bring the energy and excitement of live sports and entertainment events to life. The company thrives on the passion of its team members, known as Playmakers, who leverage creativity and expertise to innovate fan engagement in some of the world’s biggest sporting events and entertainment venues. Octagon’s dedication to inclusive company culture, fan experience, and bold marketing strategies has established... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 4-5+ years of experience in event or tour management
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- proven leadership and team management abilities
- ability to handle multiple tasks and resolve conflicts diplomatically
- availability to work outdoors for extended periods
- local residency or reliable housing in Philadelphia
- availability to work full contract period
- ability to work long hours including weekends and holidays
- ability to stand or remain stationary for at least 50% of the working day
Job Qualifications
- 4-5+ years' worth of previous tour management experience
- excellent verbal and oral communication skills
- fluency in multiple languages is a plus
- ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- capacity to become knowledgeable about our client's industry, brand and product offerings
- confident in training and managing on-site staff in each market, applying brand guidelines and operational procedures provided by the Octagon team
- ability to lead, manage and diffuse customer concerns on-site in collaboration with Octagon team
- willingness to travel consecutive days, for weeks at a time
- strong ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative and solve problems effectively and independently
- must either live or have housing in specified host cities
- full availability to support all or a majority of the event days (mid-May to mid-July)
- must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time
- flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed
- anticipated travel level: low (0-15%)
Job Duties
- Be the main on-site point of contact for any outside vendor, host city personnel, or sanctioning body representative
- oversee, manage and assist in executing all on-site activities
- ensure that the on-site staff meet all event execution expectations
- responsible for maintenance and security of all on-site activation equipment and assets
- set daily schedules and assignments as necessary
- serve as a direct liaison between the Regional Director and the on-site staff
- oversee and verify all temporary staff hours
- diplomatically solve any personnel issues within the on-site team if necessary
- ensure the fans and attendees that come into our footprint have a positive and engaging experience while on-site
- other related duties as reasonably assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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