Event Executive (Global Hospitality) (Payment Services Client)
Octagon · Stamford, CT · 1 mo ago
$40k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Event Executive supports event planning, on-site activation, and post-event wrap-up across hospitality programs. They assist with online guest registration systems and database management, help develop templates, gather invitee information, support budget tracking, updates, and reconciliation, and prepare status updates and basic reports.
Responsibilities
- Aid in pre-event planning and on-site event support
- Manage online guest registration systems and databases
- Create templates and gather invitee information from clients and partners
- Support budget tracking, updates, and reconciliation
- Develop guest itineraries for events like golf, entertainment, and private experiences
- Participate in weekly status calls and internal team meetings
- Handle event logistics including travel, lodging, food and beverage, and production needs
- Prepare status updates and basic reports for internal and client use
- Assist with post-event reporting and recap development
- Provide general account support and respond to client requests as needed
- Be available for weekend and holiday work when required
Requirements
- 1+ year of relevant experience, preferably in event support or hospitality
- Interest in sports, entertainment, travel, or live events
- Highly organized, detail-focused, and dependable
- Strong team player willing to support others and learn from them
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable communicating with internal teams and external partners
- Positive attitude with strong problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Proficiency in a foreign language is preferred
- Comfortable working with budgets and data entry in Excel
- Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work weekends or holidays as needed
Skills
- Event planning and coordination
- Guest management and registration
- Budget management and financial reporting
- Project management and timeline organization
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Competitive salary of $40,000
- Overtime eligibility
Pay
$40,000
Schedule
Moderate (20-45%) domestic and international travel anticipated