Experiential Director (Lifestyle & Culinary) (Payment Services Client)

Octagon

2d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

THE JOB / Experiential Director, (Lifestyle & Culinary), (Payment Services Client) EXPERIENCES / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs. Our headquarters are in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be hybrid (3 days week in office) in one of the following office locations - - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Miami, FL. Remote candidates will not be considered. As our new Experiential Director, you’ll work hard and play hard. If you enjoy hitting the links, rocking out at a private concert, in tune to the newest art, fashion and music trends, and meeting world-renowned chefs, this position is for you. You will support the Partner Marketing team on a Payment Services Account. The day-to-day includes strategizing, overseeing and coordinating event and activation logistics, execution of your programs and daily client communications and management. While you’re coordinating these programs, you’ll assist in brainstorming new programs to drive our clients’ partner marketing objectives. If you are looking for an opportunity with planning and executing events and activations of all sizes alongside a team who finds the fun in the chaos, this position is for you. 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?

Requirements

A passion and expertise in experiential program management
7+ years of event/brand marketing experience
Previous experience working in an event management setting/experiential marketing, with direct ownership or lead responsibilities over a project
Excellent project management skills
Ability to handle multiple programs simultaneously
Proven experience of your success in building strong client relationships
Budget management and/or reconciliation experience
A desire to supervise, manage, and mentor more junior employees
Superb communication skills – both written and verbal
A can-do attitude and a desire to succeed
Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)

Responsibilities

Lead through all aspects of event programming; from initial brainstorm through execution (on-site and virtual) and wrap-up
Develop tailored experiential and strategic plans
Be the day-to-day client liaison across multiple programs, while having the ability to manage multiple clients each with unique and different styles
Manage numerous projects simultaneously, both large-scale custom or sponsorship based experiences as well as smaller-scale events
Oversee the management of materials related to individual events, including but not limited to: digital programs, invitations, large scale production elements, décor, signage and ordering of premiums
Create and foster relationships with internal and external partners as well as outside vendors and properties
Facilitate and/or manage program budgets and be diligent in all accounting and expense procedures

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