Octagon · 21 hours ago
Experiential Manager (Lifestyle-Culinary and Arts & Culture) (Payment Services Client)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
4+ years expOctagon is a global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing firm, and they are seeking an Experiential Manager to lead event and experiential marketing programs. This role involves planning and executing various culinary and cultural events while managing partner and vendor relationships.
AdvertisingBrand Marketing
Responsibilities
Lead numerous projects simultaneously with various lifestyle sponsorship properties
Provide recommendations to best utilize sponsorship assets to meet client objectives
Coordinate with teammates to ensure that all sponsorship assets are fulfilled and event logistics are met
Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, vendors, venue operators, and sponsorship partners
Oversee on-site elements including but not limited dining events, food & beverage, venue needs, décor and furniture rentals, A/V, and on-site brand integration and promotional materials
Coordinate the day-to-day operations of planning and implementing sponsorship (all logistics: pre, during, and post, vendor management, client deliverables, event recaps, budgets, and timelines)
Improve the value of the sponsorship assets and programs while meeting client objectives
Assist with finance paperwork and documentation (Creation of POs, job codes and adding new clients as vendors into our systems)
Attend events while serving as a main point of contact for vendors, guests, client and partners
Qualification
Required
Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs
Lead numerous projects simultaneously with various lifestyle sponsorship properties
Provide recommendations to best utilize sponsorship assets to meet client objectives
Coordinate with teammates to ensure that all sponsorship assets are fulfilled and event logistics are met
Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, vendors, venue operators, and sponsorship partners
Oversee on-site elements including but not limited dining events, food & beverage, venue needs, décor and furniture rentals, A/V, and on-site brand integration and promotional materials
Coordinate the day-to-day operations of planning and implementing sponsorship (all logistics: pre, during, and post, vendor management, client deliverables, event recaps, budgets, and timelines)
Improve the value of the sponsorship assets and programs while meeting client objectives
Assist with finance paperwork and documentation (Creation of POs, job codes and adding new clients as vendors into our systems)
Attend events while serving as a main point of contact for vendors, guests, client and partners
A fan or expert of lifestyle culture, food, travel, and the arts
Be comfortable and able to shine in front of clients
A team player who loves to share their opinion and solve problems but can also work independently
An outgoing people person who can help manage relationships with key partners (e.g. venues, vendors, suppliers, etc.)
Detail-oriented work ethic, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality work, while adhering to deadlines (ex: reporting documents, client facing decks, budgets)
Excellent project management skills
An A+ organizer and communicator
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Moderate (20-45%)
Preferred
4+ years' experience within an agency or client service experience and event planning preferred
Some budget management and/or reconciliation experience desirable
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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