Octagon · 5 hours ago
Event Executive (Talent Industry Client)
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $40K/yr
1+ years expOctagon is a global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing company recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work in Sports'. The Event Executive will support a team in developing and implementing innovative experiential activations for B2B event programming, managing multiple projects and ensuring successful event execution.
AdvertisingBrand Marketing
Responsibilities
Support day-to-day team functions to help the team succeed across a variety of B2B and B2C events
Assist the lead point-person for event activations
Develop a knowledge and understanding of client's content topics, priorities and business initiatives
Research and deliver unique event engagement as part of the overall team
Support preparation of important event documents including project management trackers, detailed event guides, communication templates, agendas, meeting notes, run of shows and post event recaps
Assist with end-to-end project logistics and production – including gifting, F&B, hotel, AV and transportation vendors – while developing accurate cost projections and execution timelines
Track event results and develop insights and recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative results
Coordination and training with our account and client teams to provide back-end support and communication to guests and reporting to clients
Support with overall account management, including budget tracking and vendor payments
Effectively facilitate communication between clients and partners
Work with vendors to secure merchandise and other event services/supplies
Become a trusted resource for clients
Additional projects as assigned, which may include: assistance on other events/programs, competitive research, POVs, property research, etc
Domestic event travel may be required throughout the year, including nights and weekends
Support Octagon Events Team's portfolio of events across the calendar
Qualification
Required
A passion for live events, event planning, and execution
1-2+ years' work experience in event management or event production
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative, and tackle problems independently
Knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher)
Knowledge with Google Workspace (Google Drive, Slides, Sheets)
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
A no job is too small or too big approach, with a can-do demeanor and willingness to succeed and learn
A standout colleague who wants to know what others are working on and also wants to help
Enjoys coming up with fun ideas and bringing them to life
Curious, coachable and desire to learn in a fast-paced work environment
The ability to thrive under pressure, with exceptional problem solving skills and ability to offer creative solutions
A go-getter, you demonstrate initiative and take-on new challenges
Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel amount: Moderate (15 - 25%)
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
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