Event Executive (Regional & Workshops) (Home Improvement Client) at Octagon | Atlanta, GA

Octagon

Event Executive (Regional & Workshops) (Home Improvement Client)

Atlanta, GA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end event and experiential marketing for a Home Improvement client, coordinating store openings, workshops, and sponsor activations with internal teams, clients, and partners.

Event Execution: plan, vendor coordination, on-site setup and teardown, and staff leadership.
Stakeholder Alignment: maintain ongoing client/vendor communication and cross-team collaboration.
Program Promotion: activate workshop platforms and store events to drive brand experiences.

Job Description

Experiences / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.
The Event Executive will implement and help plan marketing initiatives on behalf of a Home Improvement client. This position will help implement store Grand Opening events and support other miscellaneous store events as they occur.
This position will also support the promotion of the client’s workshop platform, which could include sponsorship activation and other store events!
The EE will work closely with the internal Octagon team for the day-to-day management of the business, as well as with key players from the client team and other agency partners! The primary relationship properties will include local stores.
The Event Executive will be responsible for:
Working with vendors and partners to implement client events and promotions
Coordinate execution of client promotions and events, from planning to on-site set up and tear down
Regular ongoing communication with the clients and vendors
Planning and execution of various on-site activities and operations (i.e. catering, security, staffing, shipping, etc.)
Writing event guidebooks, activation recaps and other event related documents

A passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
At least 1 year of professional related experience in event planning and execution
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Experience in document writing including status reports, recaps, industry/competitive analysis
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong project management skills with the ability to handle projects on strict timelines and budgets
An ability to thrive under pressure and showcase outstanding problem solving skills; offering creative solutions
Strong interpersonal skills, in order to work effectively with clients, internal team leaders/members and partner vendors/agencies
Capacity to become knowledgeable on our client’s industry, brand and product offerings
Strong ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative and solve problems effectively and independently

comprehensive benefits package

Octagon

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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.

Founded in 1983

Stamford, Connecticut, US

1.3K employees (204 in marketing)

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