HOSPITALITY / Responsible for planning and executing event and hospitality marketing programs. 

Octagon is searching for a new Hospitality Director to join our team as a leader and playmaker at the intersection of sports/entertainment and experiential marketing.  

In this role, you will work with closely with the Vice President, Hospitality (VP), Senior Hospitality Director (SHD), and organizational golf subject matter experts to help oversee a team responsible for strategic and executional delivery of our client’s comprehensive golf hospitality portfolio.   

There will be a strong focus on team leadership and development, hospitality, and working with and managing C-level executives along with key customers and clients.  The Hospitality Director would effectively work with clients and partners to deliver white glove service in a fast-paced environment. 

To be successful, you’ll need to be an inspiring leader, an excellent communicator, and have specific expertise in golf hospitality.   

The position is best suited for a candidate passionate about working in a team environment with a diverse group of people from different cultural backgrounds and interested in managing multiple workstreams. 

THE WORK YOU’LL DO 

• Work with the VP and GAD in the strategic planning, program development/execution, and measurement for our client's golf hospitality programming 
• Serve as a hospitality expert to ideate on innovative ways to convey client messaging through events and hospitality 
• Conduct pre-planning, management, and implementation for events including vendor vetting, contract review and negotiation and requisite event activation plans (including transport and room manifest) and supporting communication documents (i.e., Work Plans, Event Overviews, Event Guides, etc.) 
• Manage executional delivery of golf hospitality programming (site visits, vendors, recommendations) 
• Full understanding of requirements to develop and implement hospitality programming such as creative development, vendor selection/management, operations and logistics planning, and onsite execution/decision-making 
• Work with the VP and GAD in the development of strategic plans, activation recommendations, finance trackers, budgets and program recaps 
• Assist the VP and GAD in counseling clients on golf and hospitality nuances for strategic planning and program development  
• Support the management of fully integrated team, dedicated to the development of our clients’ golf programs (including implementation/evolution of management routines across multiple constituencies including clients, internal agency teammates, property partners and vendors) 
• Additional responsibilities as 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 

• 7+ years of experience with an agency, brand or property on the development of integrated brand campaigns, specifically within global sports (particularly golf programming) 
• Superior verbal and written communicator able to scale and adapt communications for a variety of audiences to optimally and succinctly articulate agency positioning and expertise 
• A strategic, collaborative approach to solving problems with ideas – build relationships and influence a range of teams. Successful at cultivated positive agency and client relationships 
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills 
• Strategic problem solver -with the ability to see possible impacts of a decision on many projects 
• A valid US passport is required 
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically (and internationally) and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%) 

The base range for this position is $70,000 – 85,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications 

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. 

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