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Hospitality Manager (Luxury Automotive Client)

OCTAGON
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

Hospitality Manager (Luxury Automotive Client)

United States of America

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Requisition ID : 13730

THE JOB / Hospitality Manager (Luxury Automotive Client)

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 (3 days a week in office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Los Angeles, CA or Atlanta, GA.

We are seeking a Hospitality Manager to lead the planning and execution of hospitality programs hosted by a luxury automotive brand for their invited guests! This role is part of a larger team that manages the client’s many partnerships across the golf industry, including title sponsorship of a PGA TOUR event, strategic media partners, and brand activations with other golf-related entities.

The Hospitality Manager will work closely with the Experiential Director to position the client’s brand as best-in-class within the sport. The ideal candidate will have experience with premium hospitality programs including food & beverage, hotel accommodations, transportation, and gifting.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

  • Collaborate with third-party vendors to manage the interior buildout and branding of Hospitality Venues at professional golf events
  • Manage hotel accommodations for the client’s programs including hotel selection, negotiation, contracting, and block management
  • Lead all aspects of food & beverage programs for the client’s golf programs in collaboration with the client’s third-party food & beverage consultants
  • Develop and lead transportation plans for the client’s golf events with support from the Senior Event Executive
  • Serve as the VIP hosting lead for all programs, managing itineraries of executives, KOLs / influencers, and VIP guests
  • Manage and track program budgets to ensure client goals are achieved and programs are within budget
  • Serve as the day-to-day point of contact with key vendors retained by the client
  • Use problem-solving skills to address client challenges with impactful solutions
  • Serve as a trusted and reliable agency contact for clients, internal colleagues, and brand partners
  • Supervision of the Senior Event Executive, temporary staff, and trainee positions
  • THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN

    Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, 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

  • 4-6 years of marketing, sponsorship, and hospitality programming experience
  • An eye for design and décor to develop spaces that convey a premium look and feel, consistent with the client’s Corporate Identity guidelines
  • Excellent organizational skills to effectively prioritize multiple projects at once
  • Acute attention to detail is necessary to implement events to the client’s exacting standards
  • Experience with professional / amateur golf
  • Eagerness to make an overall account contribution and collaborate within a larger program and account team
  • Excellent communication, writing, and client service skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level : Moderate (20-45%)
  • The base range for this position is $60,000 – 65,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current / former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s / applicant’s background pertinent experience, and qualifications.

  • 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
  • Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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