Octagon · 3 hours ago
Senior Event Executive (Partner Marketing) (Payment Services Client)
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.
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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
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
Preferred
A passion and expertise in experiential program management
A fan or expert of celebrity & lifestyle culture, food, and travel
Payment services industry and travel/airline industry knowledge is a plus
The desire to supervise, manage and mentor more junior employees
A can-do attitude and a desire to succeed
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Octagon
Octagon is the world's leading sports and entertainment management and marketing company. It is a sub-organization of Interpublic Group.
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-10-11
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2025-10-09
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