Experiential Manager (Luxury Automotive Client) (Driving Experience Program)

Experiential Manager (Luxury Automotive Client) (Driving Experience Program)

Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.

Our headquarters is in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (2-3 days week in office) in one of our office locations - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, or Atlanta, GA. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates with East Coast working hours as a prerequisite.

Octagon is looking for an Experiential Manager to plan and oversee a combination of team management, event programming and strategic partnerships for nationwide driving programs providing premium vehicle experiences and test drives.

The EM will lead and develop multiple aspects of the program. Including, but not limited to, development of strategic partnerships, communications with internal stakeholders, development of communication materials, event logistics, personnel management. The Account Manager will be required to travel to support events and manage staff that is estimated to be 30-40% of their time.

We are looking for someone who is highly collaborative, is a self-starter, and is comfortable reporting to clients directly and leading weekly status calls. This position will report directly into an Experiential Director but we'll be looking for a candidate who is able to work independently and is proactive in nature.

The Work You'll Do

• Oversee program planning logistics and onsite activation
• Development of a premium, engaging, and exciting consumer experience
• Collaborate with program partners and vendors
• Oversee onsite logistics such as consumer relations, vendor relations, creative and overall event management
• Manage program staff including full-time staff and part-time event staff
• Schedule, train, and manage event product specialist teams
• Development of program guides and training materials for staff and program partners
• Develop key client relationships and responsible for execution upon deliverables
• Support analysis and assessment of all program vendors
• Serve as program lead onsite at select events
• Other related duties as assigned

The Bigger Team You'll Join

Recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports", Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.

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.

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.

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?

Who We're Looking For

The base range for this position is $60,000 65,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current / former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's / applicant's background pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Octagon's comprehensive benefit package includes :

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.