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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 (3 days a week in the 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.*** 

If you have knowledge and experience planning events, working on teams, building strong business relationships with vendors, and orchestrating first-class brand activations, this opportunity is for you!  

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Experiential Manager to join our team as a leader and playmaker at the intersection of sports/entertainment and experiential marketing.  

In this role, you will work with closely with the Senior Experiential Manager and organizational golf subject matter experts to support a team responsible for the branded experiential execution of our client’s comprehensive golf platform.   

There will be a strong focus on team leadership/management, client management, active contribution to integrated planning, concept development/vetting, vendor and program management, and on-site execution of our experiential programs with internal teammates and agency partners throughout the process.  To be successful, you’ll need to be a trusted team player, excellent communicator, and have a passion for developing impactful branded consumer and community experiences.   

THE WORK YOU’LL DO 

• Contribute to the planning, program development/execution, and measurement for our client's golf program.  
• Understanding of requirements to develop and implement experiential programming with consumers, fans, clients and communities for our client’s golf platform.  
• Participate in the development of strategic plans, activation recommendations, finance trackers, budgets, competitive documents and support the development of clients’ scopes of work 
• Support the team in providing counsel to clients on nuances across the landscapes of professional and amateur golf during program development  
• Contribute with consultative insights on client and vendor/partner status calls during planning, providing relevant updates and ensuring deadlines are met 
• Close alignment and collaboration working our account’s internal integrated golf team 
• Work closely with our Experiences lead and internal specialty groups throughout program development 
• Additional responsibilities 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 

• 4-6 years of experience with an agency, brand or property on the development of integrated brand campaigns, specifically within global sports (particularly golf programming) 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral 
• A team player with a collaborative approach to solving problems with ideas 
• Successful at building positive agency, client and vendor relationships 
• Strong organizational and project management skills 
• An earnest desire to grow, learn and contribute as part of a team 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to or more than 8 hours at a time 
• A valid US passport is required 
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically (and internationally) and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%) 

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: 

• Unlimited PTO policy – we understand you need time for play! 
• Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options. Pet Insurance for those who need it too! 
• Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy (12 weeks) with eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status  
• Access to our parent company (IPG) Savings plan (401K program) with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)  
• Pretax Transportation/Commuter Benefits and Parent Travel Program 
• Dedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program (CCA) and more 
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services 
• Employee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiatives  
• Personal Development programs  

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.