Experiential Director

Responsibilities

• Own programs from conception to execution as the lead event planner, producer, and team leader
• Collaborate with a variety of specialty groups within Octagon (creative, client services, digital, etc.) taking the lead as experiential or event production expert
• Work on a variety of programs and projects, large and small, with both new and existing client relationships
• Manage one or more direct reports on a project basis or as a career manager
• Comfortable with hiring, leading, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and partners
• Host client and inter-agency calls during planning, providing strategy 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

Requirements

• Adequate work experience in event production or experiential marketing
• Expertise in producing and managing events in the sports and entertainment and gaming fields with a strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in driving business forward and adjusting approach based on timelines and project demands
• Ability to take a leadership role, while working well within a team-centric environment
• Exceptional communicator both in persuasive and concise speech and written documents/communication
• Proactive, solution-oriented thinker and doer
• Manage multiple cross-functional priorities concurrently, maintaining accountability and timelines across teams
• Provide strong internal operational leadership, overseeing expense management, documentation, and planning to ensure efficient program execution
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to “zoom in’ to figure out complex logistical problems with team members, then “zoom out” to understand big picture strategy and inform leadership

Qualifications

• Willingness to work non-traditional event hours and travel for work. Anticipated travel: Moderate (20-40%)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to or more than 8 hours at a time

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule with a priority given to candidates open to working 3 days a week in the office.