Experiential Manager (National Driving Experience) (Luxury Automotive Client)

THE JOB / Experiential Manager (National Driving Experience) (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 week in office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA or Atlanta, GA.***
  
  

We're seeking an Experiential Manager to support a national driving program for a luxury automotive client. In this role, you will serve as a primary client-facing lead, responsible for building strong relationships, preparing clear and insightful status reports, and ensuring seamless communication throughout the program lifecycle! The EM will supervise day-to-day account activity, lead and motivate a cross-functional team, and help implement experiential programs that reflect the quality and performance of a luxury brand. Prior experience in experiential marketing is strongly preferred, with automotive experience considered a plus.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, diligent, and comfortable balancing critical thinking with real-time problem solving. You will track and manage budgets, maintain and evolve project plans, and collaborate closely with internal collaborators to ensure programs stay on schedule and on brand. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, creative and critical thinking, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. This position requires approximately 40% travel to support program execution and client needs nationwide.

THE WORK YOU'LL DO

• Lead program planning logistics and onsite activation
• Development of a premium, engaging, and exciting consumer experience
• Collaborate with program partners and vendors
• Oversee onsite logistics such as consumer relations, vendor relations, creative and overall event management
• Handle program staff including full-time staff and part-time event staff
• Schedule, train, and lead event product specialist teams
• Development of program guides and training materials for staff and program partners
• Develop & maintain key client relationships
• Support analysis and assessment of all program vendors
• Serve as program lead onsite at select events
• Other related duties 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

• A passion for and expertise in automotive, sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity culture
• 5+ years agency/client experience
• Automotive industry and/or mobile tour experience would be a plus
• Ability to maintain relationships with multiple internal/external partners (e.g. internal company collaborators, vendors, suppliers, etc.)
• Strategic partnership curation and management experience
• Effective leadership skills to lead and mentor full-time and limited-term program staff
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage strict timelines, work under pressure, and manage budgets through reconciliation
• Strong communication, writing, and client service skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid US Driver's License, with clean driving record
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: 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 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.

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