Senior Event Executive (Partner Marketing) (Payment Services Client)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $50,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Family and 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 premier global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing company operating as part of the Interpublic Group. Known for its innovation and creativity, Octagon is widely recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports." The company prides itself on being a collective of Playmakers, professionals who find insightful, bold ways to bring play to their work, their lives, and the world around them. With a deep passion for sports, entertainment, and culture, Octagon continuously evolves the fan experience, partnering with some of the biggest brands and talent globally. The company's core belief is in the power... Show More
Job Requirements
- A passion and expertise in experiential program management
- A fan or expert of celebrity and lifestyle culture, food, and travel
- 2-4 years relevant work experience, working in an event management setting
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed
- Strong communication skills
Job Qualifications
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience in an event management setting with proven experience in direct ownership or lead responsibilities over a project
- Excellent project manager skills with the ability to handle multiple programs simultaneously
- Proven success in building strong client relationships
- Budget management and/or reconciliation experience
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Computer proficiency including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Payment services industry and travel/airline industry knowledge is a plus
- Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed
- Desire to supervise, manage and mentor more junior employees
Job Duties
- Provide support and be the lead through all aspects of event programming from initial brainstorm through execution on-site and virtual and wrap-up
- Be the day-to-day client liaison across multiple programs
- Develop tailored experiential event strategic plans
- Assist and/or manage numerous projects simultaneously, both large-scale custom experiences and smaller-scale events
- Oversee the management of materials related to individual events, including but not limited to: digital programs, invitations, run of shows, ordering of premiums and signage
- Create and foster relationships with internal and external partners as well as outside vendors and properties
- Facilitate and/or manage program budgets and be diligent in all accounting and expense procedures
- Travel domestically as needed to support on-site events
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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