Experiential Manager (CRM, Driving Programs) (Luxury Automotive Client)

USA (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $65K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end experiential and event marketing program portfolio, driving CRM-informed engagements, on-site execution, and client-ready performance storytelling that tie to brand activation and measurable impact.

  • Event and experiential program leadership across planning, logistics, on-site activation, and vendor collaboration.
  • CRM-driven engagement and reporting—staffing, data integrity, and client-ready performance updates.
  • Team leadership and operations: staffing strategy, on-site leadership, training, and cross-functional coordination.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.
  • Lead the planning and execution of nationwide driving programs, with a strong emphasis on CRM strategy, client reporting, and holistic team management.
  • Oversee day-to-day program operations while driving CRM-focused initiatives that enhance customer engagement, measurement, and reporting.
  • Develop actionable insights and delivering compelling client presentations and performance updates.
  • Oversee overall team management, including personnel oversight, staffing strategy, and on-site team leadership.
  • Balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with direct involvement in live event environments to ensure operational excellence and data integrity.
  • Oversee program planning logistics and onsite activation
  • Development of a premium, engaging, and exciting consumer experience
  • Collaborate with program partners and vendors to ensure teamwork and build coordination
  • Oversee onsite creative, exhibit services, and logistics/instructor planning and implementation

Requirements

  • 5+ years of agency or client service experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Valid US driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: High (45%-75%)
  • Ability to manage relationships with multiple internal/external partners (e.g. venues, vendors, suppliers, etc.)
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage strict timelines, work under pressure, and manage budgets through reconciliation
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage projects simultaneously

Preferred

  • Automotive industry and/or mobile tour experience would be a plus
  • A passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or automotive
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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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