Senior Event Executive, Global Hospitality (Payment ...

Senior Event Executive, Global Hospitality (Payment Services) Requisition ID: 13802 Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application. THE JOB / Senior Event Executive, Global Hospitality (Payment Services 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 week in office) in one of our office locations - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, or Atlanta, GA. Our client is an award-winning Payment Services brand known for their iconic marketing initiatives. We are looking for a dedicated and hard-working person to join our skilled and dynamic Hospitality Team! This Senior Account Executive will help support multiple projects with the ability to get involved in exciting programs. This position will get a broad view of Octagon's offices and clients while assisting with a variety of elite events. If the idea of collecting frequent flyer miles excites you, this job is for you. In this outstanding role, your principal responsibilities will include pre-event communication and planning, online registration management, on-site staffing, post-event communication, and reporting. You will be working with a service-oriented team who is committed to providing a seamless, white-glove hospitality experience to our clients. With the team located across the country, you will have broad exposure to the hospitality industry with tremendous potential to learn and gain hands-on experience. THE WORK YOU'LL DO Assist with event planning, on-site activation, and post-event wrap-up for various hospitality programs Handle online guest registration systems and databases Develop templates and acquire invitee information from various clients Budget creation, management, reconciliation, and recap Creation of personalized itineraries for various events (i.e., golf, football, private events, entertainment) Co-lead all weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external constituents Lead all logistics to include, but not limited to, décor, lodging, transportation, food and beverage, production services, and celebrity appearances Create and provide status and budget reports for client usage (e.g., invitation status, golf pairings, dinners, activities, etc.) Prepare and distribute event status meeting notes, execution guides, staff implementation guides Handle event results reporting and wrap-up report development General account management and assistance with client requests Lead on-site temporary staff at event activations WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR People may have accused you of being fervent; you're so organized that a messy folder or inbox irritates you A standout colleague who wants to know what others are working on and wants to help Consider yourself a self-starter with the ability to balance multiple projects on tight deadlines simultaneously Form effective links with clients; Flexible and adaptable in working with various personalities A sense of humor and the ability to tell a good story; we like to laugh Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral Thrives under pressure and is outstanding at problem solving; offering creative solutions A go-getter, you demonstrate initiative and embrace new challenges Passion for sports, entertainment, gaming, music, and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture will make you a good Octagon fit Experience in the world of golf hospitality is a plus 3 years of experience in related events field; past hospitality experience preferred Super knowledgeable in Microsoft Office suite; particularly Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word Experience running a budget Though not a requirement, a second language is a plus A jetsetter: bags are packed and excited at the idea of travel (approx. 35%) Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally on weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%) L2: This position pays $50,000, is overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits package. Unlimited PTO policy - we understand you need time for play! Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-03