Experiential Manager (Event Production)

Octagon

9d•$60,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

THE JOB / Experiential Manager (Event Production) 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 flexible with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (2-3 days week in office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Los Angeles, CA or Atlanta, GA. Do you enjoy turning ideas into action? Do you love participating in and delivering fantastic experiences? If you have knowledge and experience planning and managing events while on a constant search for the next best experience, this opportunity is for you! Our team is searching for an Event Production Manager who can take a creative idea and bring it to life on-site for brands to own and consumers to enjoy. But what will I do? Glad you asked. You’ll be the ‘general contractor’ of sorts organizing communication from multiple stakeholders and turning it in to actionable steps. The ultimate goal? Planning and executing world-class experiences for our brand clients and the consumers they are engaging with. Still with us? Cool. Because this role will be integral in continuing to grow our team of event production experts, while taking on a lead role in a variety of new and exciting projects. We are looking for someone that is eager to try something new, dig in and work through complexity while having a lot of fun along the way.

Requirements

A passion for producing and managing events in the sports and entertainment field
4-6 years of work experience in event production or experiential marketing
Flexibility to take on leadership or support roles, working well within a team-centric environment
Effective communicator both in persuasive and concise speech and written documents/ communication
Proactive, problem-solver, and doer
Managing and prioritizing multiple projects with varying timelines and needs
A knack and enthusiasm for being ‘in the weeds’ figuring out complex problems and leading teams to ultimate goals
Willingness to work non-traditional event hours and travel for work
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to or more than 8 hours at a time
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a variety of specialty groups within Octagon (creative, client services, digital, etc.) to develop multi-faceted, branded experiences within sports and entertainment
Will work on a variety of programs and projects with opportunities for both lead and support roles, but always as a part of a team
Management of one or more direct reports is possible, leading all aspects of their early career development
Hire vendors and partners to work alongside of and bring activation elements to life
Host client and vendor/partner status calls during planning, providing relevant updates and ensuring deadlines are met
Lead on-site staff and partners at events and activations
Manage program budgets independently
Work with internal colleagues to produce proposal decks and activation/execution guides
Assist in brainstorms and thought leadership projects
A moderate amount of domestic event travel will be required throughout the year, including nights and weekends
Other administrative duties as assigned