Octagon · 5 hours ago
Senior Event Executive (Merchant Marketing) (Payment Services Client)
Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expOctagon is a global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing firm recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work in Sports'. The Senior Event Executive will be responsible for planning and executing event marketing programs, managing client relationships, and coordinating logistics for various events.
AdvertisingBrand Marketing
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, ordering of premiums
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
Qualification
Required
A passion and expertise in experiential program management
2-4 years of relevant work experience
Experience working in an event management setting and with direct ownership or lead responsibilities over a project
Excellent project manager, with the ability to handle multiple programs simultaneously
An ability to provide examples of your success in building strong client relationships
Budget management and/or reconciliation experience
The desire to supervise, lead and mentor more junior employees
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – are superb
A can-do attitude and a desire to succeed
Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Low (0-15%)
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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