Account Trainee, Operations Assistant (Events) at Octagon

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Cary, North Carolina, United States

THE JOB / Account Trainee, Operations Assistant

EVENTS / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.

Assist event staff with day-to-day preparation and execution of the SAS Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions event held October 7 - 13, 2024 at Prestonwood Country Club. The Octagon staff, located in Cary, NC, is directly responsible for managing all aspects of the event.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

Assist tournament staff in coordinating all vendor contracts for the event
Insure first-class presentation for the operation of event
Help manage operational timeline that includes detailed set-up and tear-down schedules
Work closely with event staff to insure operational fulfillment of corporate partner contracts and operational support of volunteer activities
Work with tournament staff to execute product logistics plan including loading and unloading of product into storage containers
Contribute to the coordination and activation of key Tournament special events like Women’s Day, Food Truck Friday, 5K at the SAS Championship, etc.
Other related duties/projects as reasonably assigned

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN

Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.

We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.

We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Polished communication skills, both written and oral
Strong desire to work in a team setting
Confident ability to solve problems, demonstrate initiative, and present a proactive work ethic
Extreme organization, multi-tasking ability, and commitment to deadlines
Mature business sense and ability to work alongside client on a daily basis
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Internet
Interest in sports and event management as a long-term career
Ability to lift 60 lbs.
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Low (0-15%)

This position pays minimum wage and is overtime-eligible.

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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