Experiential Director (Motorsports)

EXPERIENCES / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.

• Our headquarters are in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a preference for working in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Los Angeles, CA, or Atlanta, GA. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates.***
  
  

This role will serve as the lead member of a team supporting a luxury automotive brand through partnerships and events in Motorsports. The position offers the autonomy to run your own events while managing a team of specialists across the client's sponsorship and hospitality hosting programs inclusive of product launches, race activation, sponsorship analysis, and asset management. This position will require someone with a strong understanding of Motorsports and the ability to connect the dots for maximum scale in experiential partnerships.

As the head of this team, you will be responsible for developing and driving a program plan and strategy that delivers clear and measurable results. You play the point as the contact not only for the clients but also for the various tracks across the country. Your creative thinking for new hospitality and fan zone activations will set you apart from other candidates.

THE WORK YOU'LL DO

• Develop experiential marketing platforms which address business priorities, are measurable, and meet deliverables
• Oversee planning and execution of the events and guide team members
• Lead all communication with partner agency leads
• Management of client account with our two client leads
• Lead strategic planning, and analysis to ensure effective marketing programs
• Budget management and accounting
• Negotiate sponsorships and contract execution
• Develop and respond to POV requests on sponsorships and partnerships
• Be an inspirational leader who can lead in the trenches, but at the same time be a mentor and strong manager adept at providing feedback and mentor
  
  

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU'LL JOIN

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 take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.

We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 7-10 years of proven experience in related fields; experiential marketing and/or corporate hospitality (consumer and B2B). Experience working in the business of Motorsport or with an automobile manufacturer is strongly preferred
• You have a passion for and expertise in sponsorship management, experiential marketing, and motorsport
• You are a respected leader and coach who inspires, motivates, mentors and strengthens a team
• Effective presenter and can be an ambassador of Octagon's brand and business
• Experience with budgeting and can discuss fiscal matters with ease to any audience: clients, finance, your team
• Collaborative in nature with a "no job is too small" demeanor to assist with overall account team duties and additional programs as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (in particular PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Ability to travel as required- Weekend and Holiday event work are part of the package
  
  

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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