Senior Event Executive (Partner Marketing) (Payment Services Client)

Octagon•Stamford, CT

32d•$50,000

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to support the Partner Marketing Team in managing relationships with a major payment services client supporting their key travel partner. The day-to-day includes 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 right candidate will be able to work independently, as part of a team and will work closely with the internal team, account verticals, clients, and vendors. Teamwork, excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and flexibility are required for this position.

Requirements

A passion and expertise in experiential program management
A fan or expert of celebrity & lifestyle culture, food, and travel
2-4 years of relevant work experience, working in an event management setting and proven experience with direct ownership or lead responsibilities over a project
Excellent project manager skills with the ability to handle multiple programs simultaneously
You can provide solid examples of your success in building strong client relationships
Budget management and/or reconciliation experience
The desire to supervise, manage and mentor more junior employees
Strong communication skills - both written and verbal - are superb
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: Low (0-15%)

Nice To Haves

Payment services industry and travel/airline industry knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide support and be the lead through all aspects of event programming; from initial brainstorm through execution (on-site and virtual) and wrap-up
Be the day-to-day client liaison across multiple programs
Develop tailored experiential event strategic plans
Assist and/or manage numerous projects simultaneously, both large-scale custom experiences and smaller-scale events
Oversee the management of materials related to individual events, including but not limited to: digital programs, invitations, run of shows, ordering of premiums and signage, etc.
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
Travel domestically as needed to support on-site events
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

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

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