What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Executive, Brand Campaigns (Sports & CSR)-Financial Services Client position at Octagon?
THE JOB / Event Executive, Brand Campaigns (Financial Services Client)
EXPERIENCES / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.
Do you have a passion for creating unforgettable events and experiences? Are you excited about shaping consumer experiences across major sports and cause-related campaigns? Ready to jumpstart your career in sports marketing? If so, this could be your next big opportunity!
We’re seeking an Event Executive to join our dynamic team and support the development of consumer experiences for a key financial services client. In this role, you’ll be an integral part of a team responsible for designing and executing events that support our client’s integrated marketing campaigns. These campaigns feature high-profile partnerships with Legacy Sports and CSR leagues such as NFL, Motorsports and cause related partnerships.
The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and a creative problem-solver with excellent communication skills. We’re seeking a highly collaborative self-starter who is comfortable taking initiative and sharing ideas. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about events, this is the perfect opportunity to grow within a team of dedicated marketers.
This role reports directly to the Senior Experiential Manager, who will guide you in managing the coordination and communication of tasks across various account verticals.
THE WORK YOU’LL DO
- Support account team across multiple programs
- Assist with vendor management, logistical planning, preparation of event documents to aid in execution / recapping, etc.
- Support teammates with planning and execution of experiential marketing programs both in person and virtually
- Develop agendas and take detailed notes for weekly meetings with both internal and external partners
- Develop a knowledge and understanding of financial service client’s sponsorship portfolio and business initiatives
- Manage documents such as status reports, inventory tracking documents, and meeting notes
- Participate in brainstorms and creative ideation, and provide research as requested
- Additional projects as assigned, which may include : assistance on other events / programs, competitive research, POVs, property research, etc.
THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN
Recognized as one of the , 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?
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
This position pays $40,000, is overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.
Octagon’s comprehensive benefit package includes :
Salary : $40,000
