THE JOB / Senior Event Executive (Golf) (Financial Services Client)

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

If you have knowledge and experience planning events, building strong business relationships with vendors, and orchestrating first-class brand activations, this opportunity is for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Event Executive to join our team as a playmaker at the intersection of sports/entertainment and experiential marketing.

In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Experiential Manager and larger golf team responsible for strategic program development of our client’s comprehensive golf portfolio.  There will be a strong focus on team collaboration, client management, integrated planning across internal/external channels, concept development and delivery of best-in-class work throughout the process.

To be successful, the SEE will need to be a driven member of an ambitious team, have excellent communication skills and a passion for creating inspiring and impactful experiences. The position is best suited for a candidate who is excited 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

• Support day-to-day team functions to help the team succeed
• Serve as point-person for on-the-ground activations
• Prepare necessary event documents including event guides, itineraries, meeting notes and post event recaps
• Coordinate projects with vendors and internal Octagon resources
• Develop a knowledge and understanding of financial service client’s sponsorship portfolio and business initiatives
• Additional projects as assigned, which may include: assistance on other events/programs, competitive research, POVs, property research, etc.
• A considerable amount of domestic event travel will be required throughout the year, including nights and week

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

• 3+ years’ experience in a related field
• A passion for events/experiences, ranging from large-scale custom experiences to small-scale turnkey events
• The mindset that no job is too small or too big, with a can-do attitude and desire to succeed & learn
• A standout colleague who wants to know what others are working on and also wants to help
• Willingness to brainstorm fun ideas and bring them to life
• Genuine curiosity and desire to learn in a fast-paced work environment
• The ability to thrive under pressure, with exceptional problem solving skills
• A go-getter who demonstrates initiative and embraces new challenges
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• An ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written with clients and colleagues
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: High (45%-75%)

This position pays $50,000, is overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

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.