Experiential Director (Events)

Experiences

Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Events Team on programs as lead producer
• 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
• Comfortable with hiring, leading, and maintaining positive relationships with vendors and partners for any items related to production and audio visual
• 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
• Collaborate on program budgets – including tracking expenses, forecasting cost, and identifying efficiencies – while ensuring adherence to client guidelines
• Lead and support brainstorms and thought leadership projects
• A moderate amount of domestic event travel will be required throughout the year, including nights and weekends (approximately 1-2 times a month)
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Requirements

• A passion for and expertise in event operations and logistics, such as business conferences, tradeshows and conventions, B2B events, sports, entertainment, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
• 6-10 years of work experience in event production or experiential marketing
• Proficiency in driving business forward and adjusting approach based on timelines and project demands
• Ability to take on a leadership role, while working well within a team-centric environment
• Outstanding communicator both in persuasive and concise speech and written documents/ communication
• Proactive, solution-oriented thinker and doer
• Leading and prioritizing multiple projects with varying timelines and needs
• Ability to “zoom in’ to figure out complex logistical problems with team members, then “zoom out” to understand big picture strategy and inform leadership
• Willingness to work non-traditional event hours and travel for work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint
• To lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to or more than 8 hours at a time
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Moderate (20-45%)

Qualifications

• Passion for and expertise in event operations and logistics, such as business conferences, tradeshows and conventions, B2B events, sports, entertainment, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
• 6-10 years of work experience in event production or experiential marketing
• Proficiency in driving business forward and adjusting approach based on timelines and project demands
• Ability to take on a leadership role, while working well within a team-centric environment
• Outstanding communicator both in persuasive and concise speech and written documents/ communication
• Proactive, solution-oriented thinker and doer
• Leading and prioritizing multiple projects with varying timelines and needs
• Ability to “zoom in’ to figure out complex logistical problems with team members, then “zoom out” to understand big picture strategy and inform leadership
• Willingness to work non-traditional event hours and travel for work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint
• To lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to or more than 8 hours at a time
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Moderate (20-45%)

Skills

• Event Planning and Management
• Vendor Management
• Audio Visual Production
• Scenic Fabrication
• Social Media and Digital Marketing
• Interactive Experience Design
• Project Budgeting and Forecasting
• Client Communication and Relationship Building
• Logistical Problem Solving
• Team Leadership and Collaboration

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$70,000 – 90,000

Schedule

Flexible, with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days a week in the office) in one of our office locations - Cary, NC or Charlotte, NC.