Account Trainee (Marketing and Communications Assistant) (Events)

Octagon•Cary, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs. The Account Trainee will assist event staff with the day-to-day preparation and execution of the SAS Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions event. The Octagon staff, located in Cary, NC, is directly responsible for managing all aspects of the event.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Extensive study or experience in a related field
Experience with content creation (e.g., video, graphic, written, etc.)
Excellent communication and problem solving skills, with the ability to be a creative thinker and team player
Interested and engaged on various social media platforms
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong desire to work in a team setting
Organized and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Interest in marketing or communications as a career

Nice To Haves

Social Media, Wordpress, HTML, Photoshop, Adobe InDesign knowledge a PLUS (not required)
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Low (0-15%)

Responsibilities

Assist Event Director with day-to-day preparation and execution of event
Support Corporate and Community Partnerships department with partnership fulfillment
Responsible for tracking, accounting, and distribution of tickets to Corporate and Community Partners
Research market and target demographics to support overall marketing and sales plan
Track performance of tournament marketing and communication activities
Assist with implementation of special projects and grassroots marketing efforts
Maximize the activation and engagement of the Tournament’s admission and vendor expo area
Support engagement with key local media personalities and help execute Media Day
Assist with design and updating of the SAS Championship website
Other related duties/projects as reasonably assigned