Senior Event Executive, Events (Talent Industry Client)

The Senior Event Executive will support a team in developing and implementing innovative experiential activations for our clients’ B2B event programming. • Support day-to-day team functions to help the team succeed across a variety of B2B and B2C events • Assist the lead point-person for event activations • Develop a knowledge and understanding of client’s content topics, priorities and business initiatives • Research and deliver unique event engagement as part of the overall team • Prepare important event documents including detailed event guides, communication templates, agendas, meeting notes, run of shows, and post-event recaps • Track event results and develop insights and recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative results • Coordinate projects with vendors – including production and gifting - and internal Octagon resources as needed • Coordination and training with our account and client teams to provide back-end support and communication to guests and reporting to clients • Effectively facilitate communication between clients and partners • Work with vendors to secure merchandise and other event services/supplies • Support for overall account management, including budget tracking and vendor payments • Become a trusted resource for clients • Additional projects as assigned, which may include: assistance on other events/programs, competitive research, POVs, property research, etc. 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 believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent. • A passion for events/experiences, ranging from large-scale custom experiences to small-scale turnkey events • 3-5 years of marketing/event experience • An approach that no job is too small or too big • A can-do demeanor and willingness to succeed and learn • A standout colleague who wants to know what others are working on, and also wants to help • Creative approach, with an enjoyment for coming up with fun ideas and bringing them to life • An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and offer creative solutions • A go-getter, you demonstrate initiative and take-on new challenges • Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail • Strong communication skills, both oral and written with clients and colleagues • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher) • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Google Drive, Slides, Sheets) • Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed.