Event Executive (Lifestyle – Culinary and Arts & Culture) (Payment Services Client)

Octagon is a global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing company, and they are seeking an Event Executive to join their Lifestyle team focusing on Culinary and Arts & Culture sectors. The role involves planning, executing, and activating client events while collaborating with internal divisions and client partners. Responsibilities Act as day-to-day contact for key clients Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, vendors, venue operators, and partners Coordinate the day-to-day operations of planning and implementing events (all logistics: pre, during, and post, from researching venues to wrap reports, budgets, and timelines) Deliver unique, custom event solutions to key program stakeholders, internally and externally, on a regular basis Maintain and seek creative ways to enhance partner relationships, as well as vendors and properties Maximize the value of the sponsorship assets and programs Manage approvals of sponsorship branding and messaging onsite & in digital collateral Manage numerous projects simultaneously, managing smaller-scale turn-key event experiences and supporting large scale custom event experiences Own finance paperwork and documentation (Creation of POs, job codes and adding new clients as vendors into our systems) Develop post event wrap-up emails and decks to clients directly following events and compile end of year recaps Attend events while serving as a main point of contact for vendors, guests, client and partners Skills Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs Act as day-to-day contact for key clients Communicate clearly and effectively with clients, vendors, venue operators, and partners Coordinate the day-to-day operations of planning and implementing events (all logistics: pre, during, and post, from researching venues to wrap reports, budgets, and timelines) Deliver unique, custom event solutions to key program stakeholders, internally and externally, on a regular basis Maintain and seek creative ways to enhance partner relationships, as well as vendors and properties Maximize the value of the sponsorship assets and programs Manage approvals of sponsorship branding and messaging onsite & in digital collateral Manage numerous projects simultaneously, managing smaller-scale turn-key event experiences and supporting large scale custom event experiences Own finance paperwork and documentation (Creation of POs, job codes and adding new clients as vendors into our systems) Develop post event wrap-up emails and decks to clients directly following events and compile end of year recaps Attend events while serving as a main point of contact for vendors, guests, client and partners A fan or expert of celebrity & lifestyle culture, food, travel, Broadway, dance and the arts 1-3 years' experience within an agency or client service experience and event planning preferred A team player who loves to share their opinion and solve problems but can also work independently An outgoing people person who can help manage relationships with key partners (e.g. venues, vendors, suppliers, etc.) Detail-oriented work ethic, with the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality work, while adhering to strict timelines (ex: reporting documents, client facing decks, budgets) Excellent project management skills Some budget management and/or reconciliation experience desirable An A+ organizer and communicator Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word) Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%) Benefits Comprehensive benefits package Company Overview Octagon is the world's leading sports and entertainment management and marketing company. It is a sub-organization of Interpublic Group. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is