Sr. Experiential Director (Payment Services Client)

Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level9+ years expFull time

Posted 12 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end event and hospitality programs, from strategy and planning through on-site execution and wrap-up, while managing multi-program portfolios, client relationships, and budgets.

  • Lead cross-workstream event programs from concept to wrap-up
  • Manage client relationships and budgets across multiple initiatives
  • Mentor junior teammates to ensure consistent delivery

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • EXPERIENCES / Responsible for planning and executing event, experiential marketing, and hospitality-driven programs.
  • Lead through all aspects of event and hospitality programming; from initial brainstorm through execution (on-site and virtual) and wrap-up
  • Take on the most intricate programs, overseeing program management and supporting clear ownership across workstreams
  • Be the day-to-day client liaison across multiple programs, maintaining clear communication and proactive follow-through
  • Develop tailored experiential and hospitality event strategic plans grounded in the guest journey
  • 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, properties, hospitality partners, and venues
  • Spearhead program budgets, monitor financials, and ensure budgets are managed accurately and efficiently in partnership with the broader team
  • Provide guidance to junior team members and help ensure consistent delivery of call recaps, deadlines, communications, and workstream management

Requirements

  • 9+ years of event, brand marketing, experiential, and/or hospitality experience
  • Previous experience working in an event management setting, with direct ownership or lead responsibilities over complex programs
  • Deep hospitality background and expertise in the guest journey, with the ability to design and execute elevated hospitality programs and elements
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to bring consistency, accountability, and operational excellence to a full body of work
  • Ability to handle multiple programs simultaneously while proactively managing deadlines, communications, and workstreams
  • Proven experience of your success in building strong client relationships
  • Budget management and/or reconciliation experience, including the ability to monitor financials and manage budgets accurately and efficiently
  • A desire to supervise, manage, and mentor more junior employees
  • Superb communication skills – both written and verbal
  • A can-do attitude and a desire to succeed
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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)

Salaries

Posted range

$90K/yr – $120K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (40% of company)
Median Career Experience
4 years
Median Tenure
1.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
8

Traffic Signals

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

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5