Experiential Manager (Sports + Lifestyle Partnerships) (Payment Services Client) at Octagon | USA | $60K/yr – $65K/yr

Octagon

Experiential Manager (Sports + Lifestyle Partnerships) (Payment Services Client)

USA (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end sponsorship programs from planning to on-site delivery and wrap-up, with tight vendor management, budgets, and partner relationships.

Oversee logistics, timelines, and vendor management across multiple sponsorship properties.
Manage on-site and virtual experiences from brainstorm to wrap-up, aligning with client objectives.
Forge internal and external partnerships and craft tailored experiential strategies.

Job Description

Oversee the day-to-day operations of planning and driving sponsorship (all logistics: pre, during, and post, vendor management, client deliverables, event recaps, budgets, and timelines)
Support all aspects of event programming, from initial brainstorm through execution (on-site and virtual) and wrap-up
Develop tailored experiential event strategic plans
Oversee the management of materials related to individual events, including but not limited to: digital programs, invitations, and ordering of premiums
Create and foster relationships with internal and external partners as well as outside vendors and properties
Facilitate and/or manage program budgets and be diligent in all accounting and expense procedure. Assist with finance paperwork and documentation (Creation of POs, job codes, and adding new clients as vendors into our systems)
Support the team in developing sales and concept decks for internal and external audiences
Manage numerous projects simultaneously with various sports and lifestyle sponsorship properties
Provide recommendations to use sponsorship assets best to meet client objectives
Coordinate with teammates to ensure that all sponsorship assets are fulfilled and event logistics are met

Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, vendors, venue operators, and sponsorship partners
Oversee on-site elements, including but not limited to dining events, food & beverage, venue needs, décor and furniture rentals, A/V, and on-site brand integration and promotional materials
Enhance the value of the sponsorship assets and programs while meeting client objectives
Attend events while serving as a main point of contact for vendors, guests, clients and partners

A fan or expert of sports, lifestyle culture, food, travel, and the arts
4+ years of experience within an agency or client service experience, and event planning
You’ve worked in an event management setting and have had direct ownership or lead responsibilities over a project
Be comfortable and able to shine in front of clients
An outgoing people person who can help manage relationships with key partners (e.g., venues, vendors, suppliers, etc.)
Meticulous work ethic, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality work, while adhering to deadlines (e.g., reporting documents, client-facing decks, budgets)
Excellent project management skills
Some budget management and/or reconciliation experience is desirable
An A+ organizer and communicator

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically, and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)

Some budget management and/or reconciliation experience is desirable

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)

www.octagon.com

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