Sr. Hospitality Manager (Payment Services Client)

THE JOB / Sr. Hospitality Manager (Payment Services Client)

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 priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days a week in office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, or Atlanta, GA.***

Our client is an award-winning Payment Services brand known for their iconic marketing initiatives. We are searching for a Sr. Hospitality Manager who will be responsible for Hospitality and B2B programs associated with client’s property partnerships. This position will have a strong focus on event planning, logistics and customer hosting and will support the team in bringing to life world class events.

This position is best suited for a candidate inspired by working in a team environment with a diverse group of people from different countries and cultural backgrounds. If you are looking to work in the epicenter of sports marketing and sponsorship consulting with a finance client and a true partner, consider this opportunity!

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Serve as a reliable agency contact for client sponsorship, internal client departments and agency partners
• Lead logistics relating to program planning and execution including hotel manifests, transportation manifests, and event management
• Oversee vendors and contracts to deliver detailed event execution
• Handle guest communications pre, during and post event
• Assist in B2B programming and executive onsite management
• Manage finance trackers, budgets, and program reconciliations
• Develop sales decks and presentations to be presented to internal and external audiences
• Support the agency experiences team as a key member of the hosting and hospitality vertical, bringing new insights and ideas to an evolving industry

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

• 5+ years’ experience working in a project management role, with hospitality or event planning experience
• You have an impressive work ethic with the initiative to constantly go above and beyond
• A passion for hospitality and providing premium service
• Strong interest in the business of sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
• Outstanding organization skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• A positive attitude, with a “no job is too small” approach
• Fluency in multiple languages a plus
• You enjoy travel and are comfortable implementing onsite events
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Moderate (20-45%)

The base range for this position is $65,000 – 75,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background pertinent experience, and qualifications.

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.