Experiential Director (Host City Lead) (Global Soccer) (Financial Services Client) at Octagon | USA

Octagon

Experiential Director (Host City Lead) (Global Soccer) (Financial Services Client)

USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive5+ years expTemporary

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive in‑market experiential activations and logistics for major client events, leading multi-city teams, ensuring brand and safety standards, and coordinating with regional leadership.

Own in-market activation delivery and logistics for major client events in host cities.
Must-have: 5–7 years in experiential marketing or event production, including sports.
Standout: Experience leading large, multi-market teams and high‑stakes live operations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary in‑market lead for all major client experiential activations taking place in the host city.
Oversee stadium activations, Fan Festival experiences, and additional special events within your assigned host city.
Act as the on‑site extension of the national and regional Octagon teams.
Implement activation plans, timelines, operational trackers, and staffing schedules for all local events.
Manage all on‑site logistics including load‑in/out, vendor coordination, credentialing, transportation, accommodations, meals, and staff oversight.
Ensure all programs meet brand, safety, and operational standards.
Lead and motivate local staff, ambassadors, and production partners.
Provide clear direction, maintain alignment on deliverables, and support performance feedback and development.
Serve as the day‑to‑day in‑market point of contact for project leaders, internal teams, vendors, and partners.
Maintain consistent communication with regional leadership to ensure alignment on goals, budgets, and executional details.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in experiential marketing, sponsorship, or event production — preferably with sports properties or large-scale events.
Proven success leading multi-market event programs with significant operational complexity.
Strong leadership presence with experience managing large, diverse teams.
Exceptional organizational skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage staffing, scheduling, travel, accommodations, and on-site logistics.
Excellent communication skills.
Skilled in budget management, forecasting, and financial accountability.
A collaborative problem solver who thrives under pressure and embraces a hands-on leadership style.
Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management platforms.

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.

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Stamford, Connecticut, US

1.3K employees (204 in marketing)

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