THE JOB / Event Executive, Experiences (Luxury Automotive Client) (Fixed-Term)

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

*Our headquarters is in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days a week in the office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, or Atlanta, GA.*

*Note this is a fixed-term position with an end date of December 31^st, 2025. Fixed-Term roles at Octagon are not benefit eligible.*

Do you enjoy attending exciting events and love travel and adventure?

Do you have an eye for detail, always looking for better, more efficient solutions?

If you are a quick study looking to jump start your career in creative experiential marketing, this opportunity is for you! Our team is searching for an Event Executive to join our band of innovative, passionate marketers. Simply put, we take creative ideas and bring them to life on-site at events and brand activations!

But what will I do? Glad you asked. You’ll be a key member of a collaborative team that plans and executes events for a new client on a few one-of-a-kind programs. You will create planning documents, work with partners and vendors, manage logistics, and interact with consumers on-site.

Still with us? Cool. Because in this role, no two days will be the same. The Event Executive will work with a variety of teams and on multiple projects throughout the year. We are looking for someone that is eager to try something new, dig in and work through complexity while having a lot of fun along the way.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Support the team in managing and executing branded events and consumer activations for automotive clients
• Own key pieces of the experience, reporting on their status, and ensuring strict timelines are met
• Develop planning documents, track event assets, build guidebooks prior to events
• Interact with consumers, direct temporary staff, and own certain elements on-site during events
• Participate in brainstorms and creative ideation while providing research as needed
• Maintain databases of venues, vendors, and contacts for the team
• Travel and support programs and events as needed, including non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends

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 sports, entertainment, live events, and experience marketing
• 0-1 years of event planning or project management work experience preferred
• A desire to learn, explore, and accept new experiences
• Problem-solver, offering answers or recommendations to challenges
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and overlapping timelines
• Desire to be a collaborator in a team-based environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint
• Excellent personal prioritization and organizational skills
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)

This position pays $42,000 annualized and is eligible for overtime.

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.