THE JOB / Event Executive, Brand Campaigns (Financial Services Client)

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

Do you love events and creating experiences? Do you have an interest in developing consumer experiences across several sports and cause properties? Are you a quick study and looking to jump start your career in sports marketing? If so, this may be your next big move!

We are looking for an Event Executive to join our dynamic team to support the development of consumer experiences for our financial services client. This role supports a dedicated team that creates events supporting our client’s integrated campaigns! Our campaigns feature programming with iconic endurance partnerships.

Our ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail oriented, and a great communicator. We are looking for someone who is highly collaborative, a self-starter, and is comfortable taking the lead and voicing their opinions and ideas.

This role will report to the team’s Senior Experiential Manager who will manage the coordination and communication of responsibilities across multiple account verticals.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Support the account team across multiple programs
• Conduct pre-planning management and implementation for events including vendor research, merchandise management, and event communications
• Develop agendas and take detailed notes for weekly meetings with both internal and external stakeholders
• Understand the financial service client’s sponsorship portfolio, business initiatives and values
• Generate recap documents of each event including key metrics and recommendations
• Participate in brainstorms and creative ideation and provide research as requested
• Additional projects as assigned, which may include: assistance on other events/programs, competitive research, POVs, property research, etc.

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

• 1-3 years’ experience within an agency or client service experience and event planning preferred
• The approach that no job is too small or too big
• A can-do attitude and desire to succeed
• A creative approach to brainstorm sessions, with the ability to present fresh ideas to the team
• You are coachable and willing to adapt in a fast-paced work environment
• A sense of humor and the ability to tell a good story (we like to laugh)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• A go-getter who demonstrates initiative and accepts new challenges
• An ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)

This position pays $40,000, is overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

Octagon’s comprehensive benefit package includes:

• Unlimited PTO policy – we understand you need time for play!
• Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options. Pet Insurance for those who need it too!
• Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy (12 weeks) with eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status 
• Access to our parent company (IPG) Savings plan (401K program) with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Pretax Transportation/Commuter Benefits and Parent Travel Program
• Dedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program (CCA) and more
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services
• Employee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiatives
• Personal Development programs 

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.