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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $70,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible work arrangements
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Octagon is a globally recognized leader in sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing and is part of the Interpublic Group. Known for its innovative approach, Octagon specializes in creating unparalleled fan experiences and brand activations through the power of play. The company prides itself on being one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports," where creativity, collaboration, and passion for sports and culture converge to deliver outstanding marketing solutions. With the headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, Octagon maintains additional office locations including Cary, North Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina, offering a flexible work environment for their employees including hybrid work options... Show More
Job Requirements
- Passion for event operations and logistics
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 6-10 years of relevant work experience
- Ability to lead and manage teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and travel domestically
- Physical stamina for standing and lifting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships
Job Qualifications
- 6-10 years of experience in event production or experiential marketing
- Expertise in event operations and logistics for B2B events, conferences, tradeshows, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle events
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Proven leadership and team collaboration abilities
- Strong problem-solving and solution-oriented mindset
- Capable of managing multiple projects with varying timelines
- Ability to work under pressure and adjust approaches based on project demands
- Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
Job Duties
- Plan and execute event and experiential marketing programs
- Collaborate with Events Team as lead producer
- Coordinate with creative, client services, and digital teams
- Manage client and vendor communications
- Hire and lead vendors and partners in production and audiovisual areas
- Host client and inter-agency planning calls
- Lead on-site staff and partners during events
- Manage program budgets including tracking expenses and forecasting costs
- Lead and support brainstorms and thought leadership initiatives
- Travel domestically for events including nights and weekends
- Perform other administrative tasks as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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