Senior Event Executive, Events (Talent Industry Client)

Senior Event Executive, Events (Talent Industry Client) Requisition ID : 14195THE JOB / Senior Event Executive, Events (Talent Industry 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 the office) in one of our office locations - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, or Los Angeles, CA. East Coast working hours are required.
• Do you enjoy developing events and unique experiences? Is high-end and B2B hosting and hospitality a passion point for you?Are you looking for that next challenge as you build your career in experiential marketing? If so, this may be the right opportunity for you.The Senior Event Executive will support a team in developing and implementing innovative experiential activations for our clients’ B2B event programming. This SEE will be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, delivering a collection of hosting and hospitality experiences. The SEE will report into the Experiential Manager.The ideal candidate is one who thrives within a team environment, is passionate about learning and getting better every day, creating cool experiences, thrives in a dynamic pace, loves details and takes pride in doing what it takes to get the job done.THE WORK YOU’LL DOSupport day-to-day team functions to help the team succeed across a variety of B2B and B2C eventsAssist the lead point-person for event activationsDevelop a knowledge and understanding of client’s content topics, priorities and business initiativesResearch and deliver unique event engagement as part of the overall teamPrepare important event documents including detailed event guides, communication templates, agendas, meeting notes, run of shows, and post-event recapsTrack event results and develop insights and recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative resultsCoordinate projects with vendors – including production and gifting - and internal Octagon resources as neededCoordination and training with our account and client teams to provide back-end support and communication to guests and reporting to clientsEffectively facilitate communication between clients and partnersWork with vendors to secure merchandise and other event services / suppliesSupport for overall account management, including budget tracking and vendor paymentsBecome a trusted resource for clientsAdditional projects as assigned, which may include : assistance on other events / programs, competitive research, POVs, property research, etc.THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOINRecognized 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 FORA passion for events / experiences, ranging from large-scale custom experiences to small-scale turnkey events3-5 years of marketing / event experienceAn approach that no job is too small or too bigA can-do demeanor and willingness to succeed and learnA standout colleague who wants to know what others are working on, and also wants to helpCreative approach, with an enjoyment for coming up with fun ideas and bringing them to lifeAn ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and offer creative solutionsA go-getter, you demonstrate initiative and take-on new challengesExcellent interpersonal skills and attention to detailStrong communication skills, both oral and written with clients and colleaguesProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher)Proficiency with Google Workspace (Google Drive, Slides, Sheets)Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level : Moderate (20-45%)This position pays $50,000, is overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.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 statusAccess 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 ProgramDedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program (CCA) and moreDiscount portal for everyday goods and servicesEmployee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiativesPersonal Development programsOctagon 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.We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $50,000