Octagon · 3 hours ago
Event Executive (Partner Marketing) (Payment Services Client)
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $40K/yr
1+ years expOctagon is a global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing agency recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work in Sports'. The Event Executive will be responsible for planning and executing event marketing programs, managing client relationships, and supporting the Partner Marketing Team in various logistical and strategic tasks.
AdvertisingBrand Marketing
Responsibilities
Help in management of materials related to individual events, including but not limited to invitations, digital programs, ordering of premiums
Provide support on event programming; from initial brainstorm through execution (on-site and virtual) and wrap-up
You will assist in day-to-day client and partner communications across multiple programs
Participate in developing tailored experiential event strategic plans
Assist in numerous projects simultaneously, both large-scale custom experiences and smaller scale events
Create and foster relationships with internal and external partners as well as outside vendors and properties
Provide support in managing inventory and facilitating shipments for all program-related signage, premiums, and gifting
Facilitate program budgets and be diligent in all accounting and expense procedures
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of relevant work experience
Ability to rapidly acquire new skills and knowledge and apply them efficiently in day-to-day tasks
Experience working in an event management setting and with direct ownership or lead responsibilities over a project
Superb communication skills – both written and verbal
Can-do attitude and a desire to succeed
Passion and expertise in experiential program management
Excellent project management skills and the ability to handle multiple programs simultaneously
Budget management and/or reconciliation experience
Willingness to supervise, manage and mentor more junior employees
Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)
Preferred
Enjoy creative writing
Payment services industry knowledge
Travel/airline industry knowledge
Interest in verticals including golf, culinary, entertainment, sports, and health & wellness
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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Haddad
Head of Commercial Strategy
Lizi Hamer
Global Executive Creative Director
Recent News
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