Senior Event Executive (Driving Programs) (Luxury Automotive Client)

THE JOB / Senior Event Executive, Driving Programs (Luxury Automotive Client)

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

We are looking for a Senior Event Executive to join our team on a nationwide experiential driving tour. This exciting event provides consumers with dynamic vehicle experiences and luxury test drives.

The position will focus heavily on event execution, production coordination, as well as vendor and partner communication. Responsibilities will include event setup, collaboration with agency partners to ensure seamless event execution onsite, and ensuring all onsite aspects are set up correctly and in a timely fashion to ensure event success.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, live-event environment and can confidently manage multiple priorities simultaneously. They must be highly organized, solutions-oriented, and comfortable collaborating with internal teams, external agencies, partners, vendors, and clients. Exceptional attention to detail, strong critical thinking skills, and a polished, professional presence are essential. This role requires significant travel, including weekends, evenings, and occasional holidays, with extended time spent onsite at events.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Provide support to the National Driving Program team by helping develop, run, and implement key program elements
• Serve as a key onsite team member, working closely with agency partners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution
• Act as primary point of contact onsite for select partners and stakeholders, proactively troubleshooting and resolving issues in real time
• Managing event logistics including registration oversight, staffing coordination, asset placement, and experiential elements
• Track and manage event materials, branded assets, and inventory across markets
• Onsite lead for event registration

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

• A passion for luxury automotive
• 2+ years of experience in event planning, event production, or experiential marketing preferred
• Willingness and ability to spend significant time onsite at events, including travel and weekend work as required
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and execute flawlessly under tight timelines
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively problem solve in fast paced, live event environments
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners while also working independently
• Professional presence and strong communication skills, comfortable representing a luxury brand in client and consumer facing settings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• Valid US driver’s license and clean driving record required
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: High (>75%)

This position pays $50,000, is overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits 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.