Senior Event Executive, (Hospitality) (Luxury Automotive Client)

Octagon is a premier global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing agency and the specialized arm of the Interpublic Group. Operating from its headquarters in Stamford, CT, Octagon is renowned for delivering innovative marketing solutions that blend passion for sports and culture with strategic brand engagement. The agency prides itself on being recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports," fostering a workplace culture that values creativity, collaboration, and the transformative power of play. With a network that spans major sports, entertainment, and cultural domains, Octagon creates unmatched experiences that resonate with fans and clients alike. The company is dedicated to promoting inclusive opportunities and equal employment, emphasizing a supportive environment for all employees. The position offered is a full-time Senior Event Executive role focused on luxury automotive client partnerships, particularly within the golf and tennis sports sponsorship space. This position offers a salary of $50,000 and is overtime-eligible, backed by a comprehensive benefits package. The role supports Octagon’s presence across several office locations, including Stamford, CT; New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; and Atlanta, GA, with a hybrid work model requiring 2-3 days per week in-office. Remote-only applicants are not considered for this role.

The Senior Event Executive will play an instrumental role in planning and executing high-end event and experiential marketing programs for a luxury automotive client. This position supports premium hospitality experiences connected with the client’s golf and tennis sponsorships, including overseeing the client’s title sponsorship of a PGA TOUR event, and strategic partnerships with various other golf entities. Working collaboratively with the Hospitality Manager, Golf Experiential Director, and Tennis Experiential Director, this role aims to position the client’s brand as best-in-class by curating exclusive and memorable experiences for consumers and internal stakeholders. The role demands strong organizational capabilities, impeccable attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to manage guest-facing interactions successfully. Key responsibilities include managing guest lists, transportation logistics, ticketing, and food and beverage service. The candidate will also be involved in gifting programs and maintaining a pulse on industry trends to provide recommendations. Additionally, the Senior Event Executive will contribute to project deliverables, support event activations, and act as a reliable agency contact for internal and external partners. This position provides a unique opportunity to grow a network within the professional sports hospitality world, particularly in golf and tennis, and to work on diverse experiential marketing projects that combine creativity with operational excellence.