Event Executive (Partner Marketing) (Payment Services Client)

<p><strong>THE JOB / Event Executive (Partner Marketing) (Payment Services Client)</strong></p> <p><strong>EXPERIENCES /</strong> Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.</p> <p>The primary responsibility of this position is to support the Partner Marketing Team in managing relationships with a major payment services client supporting their key travel partner. The day-to-day includes coordinating event and activation logistics, managing and uploading assets in the client’s consumer platform, supporting the execution of programs and daily client and partner communications. While you are coordinating these programs, you’ll assist in brainstorming new programs to drive our clients’ partner marketing objectives. If you are looking for an opportunity with planning and executing events and activations of all sizes alongside a team who finds the fun in the chaos, this position is for you.</p> <p><strong>THE WORK YOU’LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li>Help in management of materials related to individual events, including but not limited to invitations, digital programs, ordering of premiums</li> <li>Provide support on event programming; from initial brainstorm through execution (on-site and virtual) and wrap-up</li> <li>You will assist in day-to-day client and partner communications across multiple programs</li> <li>Participate in developing tailored experiential event strategic plans</li> <li>Assist in numerous projects simultaneously, both large-scale custom experiences and smaller scale events</li> <li>Create and foster relationships with internal and external partners as well as outside vendors and properties</li> <li>Provide support in managing inventory and facilitating shipments for all program-related signage, premiums, and gifting</li> <li>Facilitate program budgets and be diligent in all accounting and expense procedures</li> </ul> <p><strong>THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN</strong></p> <p>Recognized as one of the <a href="https://www.octagon.com/news/octagon-selected-to-sports-business-journals-2023-best-places-to-work-in-sports/">“Best Places to Work in Sports”</a>, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.</p> <p>We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.</p> <p>We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.</p> <p>The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?</p> <p><strong>WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR</strong></p> <ul> <li>1-2 years of relevant work experience. A plus if you enjoy creative writing and have payment services industry and travel/airline industry knowledge</li> <li>The ability to rapidly acquire new skills and knowledge and apply them efficiently in day-to-day tasks</li> <li>An interest in verticals including, golf, culinary, entertainment, sports, and health &amp; wellness</li> <li>Experience working in an event management setting and with direct ownership or lead responsibilities over a project</li> <li>Superb communication skills – both written and verbal</li> <li>A can-do attitude and a desire to succeed</li> <li>A passion and expertise in experiential program management</li> <li>Excellent project management skills and the ability to handle multiple programs simultaneously</li> <li>Budget management and/or reconciliation experience</li> <li>Willingness to supervise, manage and mentor more junior employees</li> <li>Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li> <li>Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)</li> </ul> <p>This position pays $40,000, is overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.</p> <p>Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com" target="_blank">JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com</a>. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. 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