Experiential Manager, Lifestyle-Culinary and Arts & Culture (Payment Services Client)

THE JOB / Experiential Manager, Lifestyle-Culinary and Arts & Culture (Payment Services Client)

EXPERIENCES / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.

***Our headquarters are 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 or New York, NY.***

Do you enjoy planning events in the Culinary and Arts & Culture sectors? Would you appreciate working with a brand-new marquee culinary tourist attraction in NYC that will allow guests to experience iconic city landmarks via a custom culinary experience? Would you enjoy overseeing culinary and culture activations and sponsorships throughout the year? This may be your next big move working with newest Culinary + Arts & Culture properties on the Lifestyle team.

We are looking for an Experiential Manager to join our dynamic team. The EM will oversee a variety of in-person and virtual events managing partner and vendor relationships, planning and implementing events, and working with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver top of the line experiences for our client’s brand.

Our ideal candidate will be highly organized, meticulous, and a great communicator. We are looking for someone who is highly collaborative, is a self-starter, and is comfortable taking the lead and voicing their opinions and ideas. If you are looking for a mix of sponsorship and event planning experience, this position is for you!

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Manage numerous projects simultaneously with various lifestyle sponsorship properties
• Provide recommendations to best apply sponsorship assets to meet client objectives
• Coordinate with teammates to ensure that all sponsorship assets are fulfilled and event logistics are met
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, vendors, venue operators, and sponsorship partners
• Coordinate on-site elements including but not limited dining events, food & beverage, venue needs, décor and furniture rentals, A/V, and on-site brand integration and promotional materials
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of planning and implementing sponsorship (all logistics: pre, during, and post, vendor management, client results, event recaps, budgets, and timelines)
• Improve the value of the sponsorship assets and programs while meeting client objectives
• Assist with finance paperwork and documentation (Creation of POs, job codes and adding new clients as vendors into our systems)
• Attend events while serving as a main point of contact for vendors, guests, client and partners

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN

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

• A fan or expert of lifestyle culture, food, travel, and the arts
• 3-5 years’ experience within an agency or client service experience and event planning preferred
• Be comfortable and able to shine in front of clients
• A standout colleague who loves to share their opinion and tackle problems but can also work independently
• An outgoing people person who can help maintain relationships with key partners (e.g. venues, vendors, suppliers, etc.)
• Diligent work ethic, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality work, while adhering to strict timelines (ex: reporting documents, client-facing decks, budgets)
• Excellent project management skills
• Budget management and/or reconciliation experience is a plus
• Outstanding organizer and communicator
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• All applicants will need to provide proof of COVID vaccination or contact the organization’s HR team if eligible for an exemption.

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 consider