VP, Corporate Hospitality (FIFA World Cup) (Financial Services Client) at Octagon

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United States of America

EXPERIENCES / Responsible for subject matter expertise planning and delivering global hospitality programs and events around the FIFA World Cup

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

In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Vice of Hospitality and oversee a team responsible for strategy, and implementation of our client’s upcoming FIFA World Cup partnership. 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.

To be successful, you’ll need to be an inspiring leader, an excellent communicator, and have specific expertise around the FIFA World Cup.

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

Direct strategic planning, program development/execution, and measurement for our client's FIFA hospitality programming
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
Oversee the development of strategic plans, activation recommendations, finance trackers, budgets, and program recaps and support the development of clients’ scopes of work
Counsel clients on FIFA World Cup and soccer nuances for strategic planning and program development
Lead a fully integrated team, dedicated to the development of our clients’ FIFA hospitality programs (including implementation/evolution of management routines across multiple constituencies including clients, internal agency teammates, property partners, and vendors)
Oversee the management and professional development of the FIFA hospitality team and provide training and career development consultation/guidance
Lead agency in collaborating with clients and other agencies for select integrated planning opportunities representing Octagon on cross-agency forums
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

10-14 years of work with an agency, brand, or property on the development of world-class hospitality programs, specifically within global sports and/or the FIFA World Cup
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.
Track record of success at cultivating positive agency, client, vendor, and property relationships
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Strategic problem solver - can see possible impacts of a decision on many projects
Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively domestically (and internationally) and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel amount: (50%). As such, a valid US passport will be required

The base range for this position is $125,000 – 150,000. 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 benefits 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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Estimated Salary range:

Our salary intelligence, powered by our AI algorithms, has calculated an estimated range for this position between $150,000 - $200,000 . Please note that the actual salary for this position may vary, as it is dependent on various factors including but not limited to experience, location, and market dynamics.

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