Octagon · 9 hours ago
Event Executive, Regional & Workshops (Home Improvement Client)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $40K/yr
1+ years expOctagon is a global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing company, recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work in Sports'. They are seeking an Event Executive to plan and execute event and experiential marketing programs for a Home Improvement client, including store Grand Opening events and workshops.
AdvertisingBrand Marketing
Responsibilities
Working with vendors and partners to implement client events and promotions
Coordinate execution of client promotions and events, from planning to on-site set up and tear down
Regular ongoing communication with the clients and vendors
Planning and execution of various on-site activities and operations (i.e. catering, security, staffing, shipping, etc.)
Writing event guidebooks, activation recaps and other event related documents
Identify and manage outside vendors associated with implementing the overall projects/events
Inventory management of event materials (i.e. merchandise, signage assets, promotional elements, etc.)
Manage on-site staff including oversight of Brand Ambassadors and/or temporary staff
Liaise with internal Octagon teams and key client departments and client’s agency partners in PR, advertising, social, non-profit/giving, etc. for related programming
Support additional Octagon accounts and/or projects as needed
Qualification
Required
A passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
Experience with event planning and execution
Minimum 1 years of related experience
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Experience in document writing including status reports, recaps, industry/competitive analysis
Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage projects on tight deadlines and budgets
Thrives under pressure and is outstanding at problem solving; offering creative solutions (though you will always have help, your mantra is: I will figure it out!)
Strong influencing and interpersonal skills, in order to work effectively with clients, internal team leaders/members and partner vendors/agencies
A keen sense of business process and how marketing, communications, and events are used to impact the bottom line and drive brand objectives
Ability to manage relationships with key partners and vendors (e.g. venues, properties, suppliers, etc.)
Capacity to become knowledgeable on our client's industry, brand and product offerings
Strong ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative and solve problems effectively and independently
Ability to learn to supervise, manage and mentor more junior limited-term employees
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to or more than eight hours at a time
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Octagon
Octagon is the world's leading sports and entertainment management and marketing company. It is a sub-organization of Interpublic Group.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Haddad
Head of Commercial Strategy
Lizi Hamer
Global Executive Creative Director
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