Event Executive; Golf Sponsorships & Partnerships); Luxury Automotive Client

Stamford, Connecticut, United States of America
· Octagon
· Full time

Agency: Octagon

Job Function: Production

Job Subfunction: Experiential and Events Production

Event Executive (Golf Sponsor ships & Partnerships) (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 (3 days a week in the office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL.

We are seeking an Event Executive to execute a national, grassroots golf program and help activate various partnerships across the golf landscape. This role is part of a larger team that manages the client’s many partnerships across the golf industry including title sponsorship of a PGA TOUR event, strategic media partners and brand activations with other golf-related entities. The Event Executive will work closely with the Experiential Manager and Group Director to position the client’s brand as best-in-class within the sport.

This role presents a unique opportunity to manage the client’s grassroots golf program and grow a network of connections within the world of golf. The ideal candidate will have experience in event management and a proven track record of building relationships with key stakeholders.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the client’s grassroots golf program made up of 36 local qualifiers hosted throughout the U.S. This includes registering local dealerships, scheduling events with golf courses, event management and logistics and program reporting
• Support planning and execution of activations related to the client’s PGA TOUR event sponsorship
• Keep a pulse on golf industry trends and marketing tactics
• Manage client’s customer concierge inbox of inquiries about client’s programs with support from the Account Trainee
• Support the development of creative assets and consumer communications
• Use problem solving skills to address client challenges with impactful solutions
• Support weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external constituents and take notes as necessary
• Serve as a trusted and reliable agency contact for clients, internal colleagues and brand partners
• Manage inventory of client sponsorship assets and activation materials throughout the year
• Support vehicle logistics related to client’s sponsor ships and activations including onsite support where necessary
• Ensure various partners are aligned and informed on timelines, as well as keep projects moving alongside target dates and budgets
• Supervision Account Trainee and/or temporary staff, when applicable

Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports” , Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Omnicom Group.

We take pride in being Play makers – 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 s 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?

• 1-2 years of marketing/sponsorship experience
• Experience with professional/amateur golf and/or event management
• Eagerness to make an overall account contribution with…