Senior Event Executive, Hospitality (Global Sports Sponsorships) (Financial Services Client)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $50,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
generous parental leave
401k plan with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Job Description
Octagon is a leading global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing agency, part of the Interpublic Group, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with a dynamic presence including its Charlotte, North Carolina office. Recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work in Sports,' Octagon harnesses the power of play to craft innovative and impactful experiences that connect fans, brands, and talent. The company embodies a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and relentless passion for sports and hospitality, continuously pushing boundaries to elevate fan engagement and brand activation across multiple platforms.
This longstanding commitment to excellence positions Octagon as a premier destination for t... Show More
This longstanding commitment to excellence positions Octagon as a premier destination for t... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years experience in event, sports, or hospitality fields
- strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- excellent communication skills
- ability to work independently and in a team
- flexibility to travel 20-45% domestically
- physical ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for more than eight hours
- willingness to work weekends and holidays
- can-do attitude and eagerness to learn
Job Qualifications
- 3+ years experience in related field
- sports, event, or hospitality experience preferred
- passion for hospitality and sports
- proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
- excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- effective oral and written communication skills
- ability to work under pressure and solve problems
- willingness to work non-traditional hours including weekends and domestic travel
- ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
Job Duties
- Help lead 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
- Manage communication with team partners and vendors
- Serve as point-person for on-the-ground activation
- Prepare and review important event documents including event guides, itineraries, meeting notes and post-event recaps
- Coordinate projects with vendors and internal Octagon resources
- Effectively facilitate communication between clients and partners
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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