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THE JOB / Account Trainee, Golf (Luxury Automotive 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 a week in office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Los Angeles, CA or Atlanta, GA. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates with East Coast working hours as a prerequisite.***

The primary responsibility of this position is to support client engagement programs on behalf of a luxury automotive manufacturer. Potential responsibilities include: assisting with the planning and execution of the client's golf sponsorships, including a PGA TOUR title sponsorship, as well as the client’s other golf programs. This individual will be involved in preparation in the months leading up to several professional and amateur golf events and will then travel into market to assist with the implementation of our onsite strategy at select events!

The right candidate will be able to work as part of a team and will collaborate with various internal teams and divisions, client partners/vendors, and consumers. Strong team-dynamic skills, excellent organizational skills, and strong interpersonal and communication skills are required for this position.

This position offers a unique opportunity to learn account management, client engagement, vendor management, event planning, experiential strategy, on-site logistics and event activation skills! This position will also allow you to be included in brainstorming sessions, work with budgets/excel, create presentations (PowerPoint) and learn valuable research/analysis skills.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Support account team across multiple programs and various initiatives, with a focus on PGA TOUR title sponsorship
• Assist with planning of CRM strategy and management of digital assets/systems
• Support the management of the marketing vehicle fleet throughout the year
• Help plan and implement onsite tournament branding
• Provide support for the planning and implementation of onsite tournament consumer experiences
• Collaborate with vendors to secure event assets and services
• Manage consumer inquiries regarding tournament
• Assist with preparing presentations for domestic and international clients
• Manage documents: status reports, tracking documents and meeting notes
• Participate in brainstorms and creative ideation
• Handle select special projects and other duties as assigned

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 passion for sports, entertainment, event management, and/or hospitality
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and/or 0-1 year’s work or internship experience in the communications, advertising, or marketing industries
• Previous event marketing and customer service experience a strong plus
• Desire to learn and develop a career in sports & entertainment or experiential marketing
• Knowledge, experience, and interest in the game of golf is a plus
• Capacity to become knowledgeable in our clients’ industry, brand, and product offering
• Attentive to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality work within strict timelines
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to solve problems effectively and independently
• Superior organization, interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). A writing assignment may be part of the hiring process
• You take initiative and solve problems independently without manager supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• Willingness to travel extensively including weekends and holidays, and work non-traditional work hours
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• All applicants will need to provide proof of COVID vaccination or contact the organization’s HR team if eligible for an exemption.

This position pays minimum wage and is overtime-eligible.

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.