Senior Event Executive (Partner & Merchant Marketing) (Payment Services Client)

Stamford, CT (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end experiential event programming for multiple programs, from concept through wrap-up, while managing client relationships and budgets.

  • Must-have: 2-4 years in experiential/event management with direct ownership of projects
  • Standout: Proven ability to mentor juniors and coordinate cross-functional partners

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide support and be the lead through all aspects of event programming; from initial brainstorm through execution (on-site and virtual) and wrap-up
  • Be the day-to-day client liaison across multiple programs
  • Develop tailored experiential event strategic plans
  • Assist and/or manage numerous projects simultaneously, both large-scale custom experiences and smaller-scale events
  • Oversee the management of materials related to individual events, including but not limited to: digital programs, invitations, ordering of premiums
  • Create and foster relationships with internal and external partners as well as outside vendors and properties
  • Facilitate and/or handle program budgets and be diligent in all accounting and expense procedures

Requirements

  • A passion and expertise in experiential program management
  • 2-4 years of relevant work experience
  • Proven experience in an event management setting and with direct ownership or lead responsibilities over a project
  • An excellent project manager and ability to lead multiple programs simultaneously
  • You can provide solid examples of your success in building strong client relationships
  • Budget management and/or reconciliation experience
  • The desire to supervise, manage and mentor more junior employees
  • Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
  • A can-do demeanor and a desire to succeed
  • Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Low (0-15%)

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package.
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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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