Octagon · 3 hours ago
Experiential Manager (National Driving Experience) (Luxury Automotive Client)
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
5+ years expOctagon is a global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing agency. They are seeking an Experiential Manager to support a national driving program for a luxury automotive client, responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing experiential marketing programs.
AdvertisingBrand Marketing
Responsibilities
Lead program planning logistics and onsite activation
Development of a premium, engaging, and exciting consumer experience
Collaborate with program partners and vendors
Oversee onsite logistics such as consumer relations, vendor relations, creative and overall event management
Handle program staff including full-time staff and part-time event staff
Schedule, train, and lead event product specialist teams
Development of program guides and training materials for staff and program partners
Develop & maintain key client relationships
Support analysis and assessment of all program vendors
Serve as program lead onsite at select events
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs
Serve as a primary client-facing lead, responsible for building strong relationships, preparing clear and insightful status reports, and ensuring seamless communication throughout the program lifecycle
Supervise day-to-day account activity, lead and motivate a cross-functional team, and help implement experiential programs that reflect the quality and performance of a luxury brand
Prior experience in experiential marketing is strongly preferred, with automotive experience considered a plus
Highly organized, diligent, and comfortable balancing critical thinking with real-time problem solving
Track and manage budgets, maintain and evolve project plans, and collaborate closely with internal collaborators to ensure programs stay on schedule and on brand
Strong interpersonal skills, creative and critical thinking, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Approximately 40% travel to support program execution and client needs nationwide
Lead program planning logistics and onsite activation
Development of a premium, engaging, and exciting consumer experience
Collaborate with program partners and vendors
Oversee onsite logistics such as consumer relations, vendor relations, creative and overall event management
Handle program staff including full-time staff and part-time event staff
Schedule, train, and lead event product specialist teams
Development of program guides and training materials for staff and program partners
Develop & maintain key client relationships
Support analysis and assessment of all program vendors
Serve as program lead onsite at select events
5+ years agency/client experience
Ability to maintain relationships with multiple internal/external partners (e.g. internal company collaborators, vendors, suppliers, etc.)
Strategic partnership curation and management experience
Effective leadership skills to lead and mentor full-time and limited-term program staff
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage strict timelines, work under pressure, and manage budgets through reconciliation
Strong communication, writing, and client service skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Valid US Driver's License, with clean driving record
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Moderate (20%-45%)
Preferred
Prior experience in experiential marketing is strongly preferred, with automotive experience considered a plus
Automotive industry and/or mobile tour experience would be a plus
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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