Senior Event Executive (Driving Programs) (Luxury Automotive Client)

Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive event and experiential marketing programs from planning to on-site execution, coordinating with agencies, vendors, and partners.

  • Lead event execution and onsite coordination with agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders
  • Oversee logistics, registrations, and asset management across markets
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless program delivery

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • EXPERIENCES / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.
  • The position will focus heavily on event execution, production coordination, as well as vendor and partner communication. Responsibilities will include event setup, collaboration with agency partners to ensure seamless event execution onsite, and ensuring all onsite aspects are set up correctly and in a timely fashion to ensure event success.
  • THE WORK YOU’LL DO
  • Provide support to the National Driving Program team by helping develop, run, and implement key program elements
  • Serve as a key onsite team member, working closely with agency partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution
  • Act as primary point of contact onsite for select partners and stakeholders, proactively troubleshooting and resolving issues in real time
  • Managing event logistics including registration oversight, staffing coordination, asset placement, and experiential elements
  • Track and manage event materials, branded assets, and inventory across markets
  • Onsite lead for event registration

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in event planning, event production, or experiential marketing preferred
  • Willingness and ability to spend significant time onsite at events, including travel and weekend work as required
  • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and execute flawlessly under tight timelines
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively problem solve in fast paced, live event environments
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners while also working independently
  • Professional presence and strong communication skills, comfortable representing a luxury brand in client and consumer facing settings
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
  • Valid US driver’s license and clean driving record required
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: High (>75%)
  • A passion for luxury automotive.

Preferred

  • A passion for luxury automotive.

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package.
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Octagon

STRATEGY. ADVERTISING. MARKETING.Octagon Media is a fast-growing advertising agency and marketing firm in Baton Rouge, La., that handles a variety of accounts throughout the Gulf South region of the United States. From mom-and-pop businesses to corporate giants, you name it, and our team does it all. Creative produced with purpose. Digital work that dazzles. Effective media plans that get your message heard. We are powered by sophisticated design, planning, and media buying technologies by subscribing to leading advertising software such as Strata, SRDS, SQAD, Scarborough, Nielsen TV, as well as Nielsen Radio. Using these tools, every member of Octagon works together to provide a strategic and creative approach to all we do. At the end of the day, our goal is to achieve results for our clients. We continue to evolve by exceeding client expectations and implementing state-of-the-art concepts. Our award-winning team brings passion and enthusiasm to every project. From traditional strategies to innovative magic, we are capable of handling your every need.

Founded in 2012
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
5 employees (4 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
36.4%
Direct
41.8%
Referral
10%
Social
9.8%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (40% of company)
Median Career Experience
4 years
Median Tenure
1.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
6