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Octagon · 4 hours ago

Senior Event Executive (Partner Marketing) (Payment Services Client)

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$50K/yr - $50K/yr

2+ years exp

Octagon is recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports” and serves as the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group. They are seeking a Senior Event Executive to support the Partner Marketing Team in managing relationships and executing event and experiential marketing programs for a major payment services client.

AdvertisingBrand Marketing

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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, etc

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

Qualification

Experiential program managementClient relationship managementProject managementBudget managementEvent management experienceComputer proficiencyCommunication skillsTeamworkAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs

Support the Partner Marketing Team in managing relationships with a major payment services client supporting their key travel partner

Coordinate event and activation logistics, execution of programs and daily client communications and management

Assist in brainstorming new programs to drive clients' partner marketing objectives

Work independently and as part of a team

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Flexibility

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, etc

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

2-4 years of relevant work experience, working in an event management setting and proven experience with direct ownership or lead responsibilities over a project

Excellent project manager skills with the ability to handle multiple programs simultaneously

Provide solid examples of 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

Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed