Octagon is hiring a
Experiential Director

Summary

Join Octagon as a Senior Experiential Director and lead the planning and execution of event and experiential marketing programs for clients across sports and corporate social responsibilities partners. As a playmaker, you'll be responsible for team leadership, client management, integrated planning, concept development, vendor and program management, and on-site execution.

Requirements

• 8-11 years of work with an agency, brand, or property on the development of world-class experiential programs
• Superior verbal and written communicator able to scale and adapt communications for a variety of audiences to optimally and succinctly articulate agency positioning and expertise
• A strategic, collaborative approach to solving problems with ideas – build relationships and influence a range of teams
• Track record of success at cultivating positive agency, client, vendor, and property relationships
• Ability to consistently forecast ahead to put the experiential team in the best position for success
• Experience managing multiple programs, coordinating key timelines, and leading teams performing under pressure with strong attention to detail
• A people leader who is invested in the success of the team first and enjoys team building
• Existing relationships working with production/fabrication vendors along
• Substantive experience overseeing event production processes from briefing through execution
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Strategic problem solver - can see possible impacts of a decision on many projects
• 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 driver’s license and a clean driving record are required for this position

Responsibilities

• Develop a working knowledge and understanding of financial service client's business initiatives and marketing trends
• Full understanding of requirements to develop and implement programming across channels, focusing on experiential engagement with consumers, fans, clients, and communities for our clients
• Work with the Client Services partner on the development of strategic plans and lead activation recommendations, finance trackers, budgets, and program recaps and support the development of clients' scopes of work
• Sustain and optimize the broad body of work associated with our account team by implementing management routines and protocols to foster an environment for thoughtful ideation, critical forecasting of program deliverables, reviews/recaps, and transparent communication of program updates across teams/clients
• Manage quality control of client-facing communications and project management materials across the team
• Be a team leader encouraging an inclusive environment for all team members. Oversee employee career development across the team
• Provide consultative guidance on client and vendor/partner status calls during planning, providing relevant updates and ensuring deadlines are met
• Participate in brainstorms and creative ideation and provide research as requested
• Serve as an Octagon experiential SEM when collaborating internally and externally with clients and agency partners on integrated planning opportunities representing Octagon on cross-agency forums
• Work closely with our Experience lead and internal specialty groups throughout program development
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• 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