Octagon · 1 month ago
Experiential Director (Regional Office Lead - Northeast) (Global Soccer) (Financial Services Client) (Contract)
Newark, NJ
Contract
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expOctagon is a global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing company, seeking multiple Experiential Directors to lead regional offices for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The role involves overseeing the planning and execution of brand activations, managing teams, and ensuring operational excellence across various host cities.
AdvertisingBrand Marketing
Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of experiential marketing programs in a specific region of the US (West, Central, Northeast, and Southeast) for the FIFA World Cup 2026™
Partner with the Experiences leads to implement activation strategies, tactical plans, operational trackers, budgets, and post-program recaps for all activations within the specific region
Manage and motivate regional team members, ensuring alignment across project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards. Support performance feedback, development, and professional growth
Serve as a trusted advisor and day-to-day lead for regional operation, maintaining open communication and ensuring alignment on goals, budgets, and executional details
Serve as the primary point of contact for regional budgets — including tracking expenses, forecasting costs, and identifying efficiencies — while ensuring adherence to client and agency financial guidelines
Oversee live event execution across multiple markets within a region, managing staff, vendors, and logistics on the ground to ensure flawless delivery and real-time problem-solving
Collaborate on post-event reporting and measurement frameworks to evaluate performance, track ROI, and provide actionable insights for future programming
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-energy regional culture that reflects Octagon's values and supports operational excellence
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of experience in experiential marketing, sponsorship, or event production — preferably with sports properties or large-scale events
Proven success leading multi-market event programs with significant operational complexity
Strong leadership presence with experience managing large, diverse teams
Exceptional organizational skills with a meticulous eye for detail
Demonstrated ability to manage staffing, scheduling, travel, accommodations, and on-site logistics
Excellent communication skills
Skilled in budget management, forecasting, and financial accountability
A collaborative problem solver who thrives under pressure and embraces a hands-on leadership style
Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management platforms
Endurance, stamina and physical ability to work long hours for extended days during activations
Persistent enthusiasm, energy and drive through the project both in the office and importantly, on the road
Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to or more than eight hours at a time
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: High (40-60%)
Company
Octagon
Octagon is the world's leading sports and entertainment management and marketing company. It is a sub-organization of Interpublic Group.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Haddad
Head of Commercial Strategy
Lizi Hamer
Global Executive Creative Director
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