Account Trainee (Operations Assistant) (Events)

Octagon•Cary, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs. Assist event staff with day-to-day preparation and execution of the SAS Championship, a PGA TOUR Champions event held October 12 - 18, 2026 at Prestonwood Country Club. The Octagon staff, located in Cary, NC, is directly responsible for managing all aspects of the event.

Requirements

A passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Polished communication skills, both written and oral
Strong desire to work in a team setting
Confident ability to solve problems, demonstrate initiative, and present a proactive work ethic
Extreme organization, multi-tasking ability, and commitment to deadlines
Mature business sense and ability to work alongside client on a daily basis
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Internet
Interest in sports and event management as a long-term career

Nice To Haves

Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Low (0-15%)

Responsibilities

Assist tournament staff in coordinating all vendor contracts for the event
Insure first-class presentation for the operation of event
Help manage operational timeline that includes detailed set-up and tear-down schedules
Work closely with event staff to insure operational fulfillment of corporate partner contracts and operational support of volunteer activities
Collaborate closely with tournament staff to execute product logistics plan including loading and unloading of product into storage containers
Contribute to the coordination and activation of key Tournament special events like Women’s Day, Food Truck Friday, 5K at the SAS Championship, etc.
Other related duties/projects as reasonably assigned