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Experiential Director (Regional Office Lead - West) (Global Soccer) (Financial Services Client) (Contract)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Hybrid Work Options
Remote work consideration
collaborative culture
Professional development opportunities
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Equal opportunity employer
Job Description
Octagon is a globally recognized leader in the sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing industry, serving as the experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group. Renowned as one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports," Octagon combines passion for sports, culture, and entertainment with innovative marketing solutions to deliver unmatched fan experiences and brand activations worldwide. The company prides itself on being Playmakers, a team dedicated to creating inspiring, bold interactions and experiences that unlock potential for clients and talent alike. With a dynamic and collaborative work culture, Octagon fosters creativity and operational excellence, impacting audiences across multiple markets and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 5-7 years in experiential marketing, sponsorship, or event production
- Experience leading multi-market event programs
- Strong leadership presence managing large teams
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to manage staffing, scheduling, travel, and logistics
- Excellent communication skills
- Skilled in budget management and forecasting
- Comfortable working under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management platforms
- Endurance to work long hours during activations
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for prolonged periods
- Willingness to travel domestically 40-60% of the time
- Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed
Job Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in experiential marketing, sponsorship, or event production preferably in sports or large-scale events
- Proven success managing complex multi-market event programs
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Exceptional organizational and detail-oriented abilities
- Skilled in staffing, scheduling, travel, and logistics management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
- Experienced in budget management and financial forecasting
- Ability to work under pressure and solve problems collaboratively
- Physical endurance for extended hours on-site during activations
Job Duties
- Oversee the planning and execution of experiential marketing programs in the assigned US region
- Manage a dynamic regional team responsible for multiple brand activations across 2-3 host cities
- Lead staffing, travel, accommodations, meals, scheduling, and on-site logistics for all events
- Partner with Experience leads on activation strategies, budgets, operational trackers, and post-event recaps
- Serve as the primary contact for regional budgets, tracking expenses and forecasting costs
- Oversee live event execution, resolving issues in real-time during activations
- Collaborate on post-event reporting and evaluation to provide actionable insights
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive regional team culture aligning with company values
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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