Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $50,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet insurance
Family leave
Parental leave
401k plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Commuter Benefits
Mental Health Resources
Discount portal
Employee Resource Groups
Personal Development programs
Job Description
Octagon is a renowned global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing agency that operates as the sports and entertainment arm of the Interpublic Group (IPG). Recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports," Octagon prides itself on being a community of Playmakers who find insightful and bold ways to create play in work, lives, and the world at large. Their expertise lies in delivering innovative solutions that enhance fan experiences across sports, entertainment, and lifestyle sectors alongside some of the biggest brands and talent worldwide. With offices in multiple major cities including Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years in sports, event planning, or hospitality roles
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods
- Demonstrated problem-solving and client service skills
- Adaptability to diverse client and team personalities
- Must adhere to company policies and culture of inclusion and diversity
Job Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Sports, event, or hospitality experience preferred
- Passion for sports, entertainment, gaming, music, celebrity, and lifestyle culture
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong teamwork skills with a willingness to help colleagues
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills
- Creativity in developing and executing ideas
- Initiative and proactive mindset
- Outstanding problem-solving abilities with a resourceful approach
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Job Duties
- Support event planning, ticket management, onsite activation, and post-event wrap-up for various events and hospitality programs
- Administer communication with partners and vendors
- Contribute day-to-day functions to help the team succeed
- Project manage multiple hospitality programs simultaneously, using superior attention to detail and client management skills
- Prepare event documents including event guides, itineraries, meeting notes, and post-event recaps
- Develop guidelines, sell-in presentations, and best practices documents to distribute internally and to clients
- Design templates and acquire invitee information from various clients
- Work with vendors to secure merchandise and other event services/supplies
- Handle all logistics including gifting, decor, lodging, transportation, food and beverage, production services, and celebrity appearances
- Become a trusted resource for clients
- Manage vendor payments and track program budgets
- Provide exemplary service onsite for clients and guests at all program events
- Serve as onsite host during implementation of programs
- May supervise other staff in the implementation of programs and events
- Develop a knowledge and understanding of sports betting client's event portfolio and business initiatives
- Assist on additional projects such as competitive research, property research, and other events/programs as assigned
- Work weekends or holidays as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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