Experiential Manager

Summary

Join Octagon as an Experiential Manager and plan, execute, and deliver world-class experiences for clients and consumers across various platforms like football, music, F1, culinary, and esports. This bilingual (Spanish and English) role requires strong event production and experiential marketing skills with a focus on Hispanic sports and entertainment. You will be the day-to-day client liaison, managing budgets, collaborating with internal and external partners, and leading on-site staff at events. The position offers flexibility with remote work options (Miami, FL preferred) and a competitive benefits package. The ideal candidate has 4-5+ years of experience in event production or experiential marketing, a strong understanding of the sports and entertainment sponsorship space, and proven experience working with multiple Latin American markets. This role demands exceptional communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Requirements

• Have a passion for sports, entertainment, gaming, F1, and/or celebrity / lifestyle culture
• 4-5+ years of work experience in event production or experiential marketing with Hispanic focused sports & entertainment properties
• A strong understanding of sports & entertainment sponsorship space is required
• Spanish-language fluency, business proficient is required
• Previous demonstrable experience working with multiple Latin America markets
• Capacity to become knowledgeable on our client’s industry, brand, and product offering
• Proficiency in driving business forward and adjusting approach based on timelines, budgets, and project demands
• Exceptional communicator both in persuasive and concise speech and written documents/ communication
• Proactive, solution-oriented thinker and doer
• Managing and prioritizing multiple projects with varying timelines and needs
• Ability to “zoom in’ to figure out complex logistical problems with team members, then “zoom out” to understand big picture strategy and inform leadership
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically (and internationally if needed for role) and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Create and foster relationships with internal and external partners as well as outside vendors and properties
• Support sponsorship activation planning and execution of clients’ sponsorship properties in football, F1, music, culinary and gaming
• Lead through all aspects of event programming, from initial brainstorm through execution (on-site and virtual) and wrap-up
• Be the day-to-day client liaison across multiple programs
• Develop tailored experiential event strategic plans
• Assist and/or manage numerous projects simultaneously, both large-scale custom experiences and smaller-scale events
• Oversee the management of materials related to individual events
• Facilitate and/or manage program budgets and be diligent in all accounting and expense procedures
• Collaborate with a variety of specialty groups within Octagon (creative, client services, digital, etc.)
• Host client and inter-agency calls during planning, providing strategic guidance and recommendations while keeping an organized, efficient staffing plan
• Lead on-site staff and partners at events and activations
• Manage program budgets independently
• Lead and support brainstorms and thought leadership projects
• Other administrative duties 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