Event Executive (Apparel and Activation Logistics) (Global Soccer) (Financial Service Client)

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

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Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Octagon seeks an events logistics support role focused on coordinating logistics, apparel management, and vendor timelines. The role requires 3+ years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and ability to lift 50 lbs and work long hours with significant travel. Preferences include a passion for soccer and community engagement. Responsibilities include preparing event documents, vendor coordination, and supporting merchandise management across regions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as point-person for logistics and apparel management
  • Prepare necessary event documents including inventory management documents, meeting notes, etc.
  • Coordinate timelines with vendors and internal Octagon resources
  • Develop a knowledge and understanding of financial service client's sponsorship portfolio and business initiatives
  • Assist with vendor management, logistical planning, and preparation of event documents to aid in execution and recapping
  • Assist regional team managing all merchandise, premiums, and uniforms
  • Perform additional duties and administrative responsibilities as needed

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in a related field
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to or more than eight hours at a time
  • Endurance, stamina, and physical ability to work long hours for extended days during activations
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: High (40-60%)

Preferred

  • Genuine passion for soccer and community engagement
  • You enjoy coming up with fun ideas and bringing them to life
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We are Octagon. A global agency in sports, entertainment, and culture. We strike deals. Set the pace. We’re playmakers. A group of creative thinkers and energetic doers inspiring and helping brands and talent to step up and stand out. Octagon is the world’s largest creative marketing and sponsorship consulting practice, and a pioneer and leader in athlete and personality representation and management. With our fingers firmly on the pulse, we set out a clear vision for the future. Our passionate team of 800+ around the world are relentlessly committed to helping you force fate and push forward. We work with hundreds of blue-chip corporate clients, more than 1000 Athletes & Personalities, and manage more than 10,000 events per year. Leading stakeholders in the sports and entertainment world continue to look to Octagon to provide leadership in understanding fans’ passions and how these insights can build more effective, efficient, and measurable marketing programs.

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