Experiential Manager (Global Soccer) (On-Demand Delivery Client) (Contract) at Octagon

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Management, Experiential Marketing, On-Site Contact, Footprint Management, Asset Management, Event Operations, Team Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Team Dynamics, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Initiative, Brand Ambassador Management, Vendor Management, Client Partner Management, Tour Management

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

THE JOB / Experiential Manager (Global Soccer) (On-Demand Delivery Client) (Contract) EXPERIENCES / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs. Next summer, Octagon will help bring the excitement of the FIFA World Cup™ to life across some of the nation’s most iconic cities! On behalf of our On-Demand Delivery Client, we’re hiring Experiential Managers in each host city to manage either the fan festival footprint or participating stadium footprint. Responsibilities will include being the on-site contact for each venue, footprint & asset management, event operations, and team leadership. The position will be responsible for managing any interns/brand ambassadors assigned to their footprint and report to the to the account team. A typical day will include working 8 -12 hours outside at one of the fan festivals zones or at the participating stadium within the host city. In addition, we ask that each Event Manager work all or a majority of the event schedule which will run from mid-May through mid-July. This will be a great opportunity to get hands-on experience while being a part of one of the largest sporting events in the world! The right candidate will have large event management experience, be able to work as part of a larger, cohesive team and collaborate with various internal divisions, client partners/vendors, and consumers. Strong team dynamics skills and excellent interpersonal skills are required for this position. WHERE YOU’LL WORK One of the following FIFA Host Cities: Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL New York, NY WHEN YOU’LL WORK Contract Dates: April 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026 Contract Type: W-2 Employment THE WORK YOU’LL DO Be the main on-site point of contact for any outside vendor, host city personnel, or sanctioning body representative Oversee, manage and assist in executing all on-site activities Ensure that the on-site staff meet all event execution expectations Responsible for maintenance and security of all on-site activation equipment & assets Set daily schedules and assignments as necessary Serve as a direct liaison between the Regional Director and the on-site staff Oversee and verify all temporary staff hours Diplomatically solve any personnel issues within the on-site team if necessary Ensure the fans and attendees that come into our footprint have a positive and engaging experience while on-site Other related duties as reasonably assigned 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 Omnicom 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 and expertise in sports, specifically soccer, entertainment, and/or pop culture 4-5+ years’ worth of previous tour management experience Excellent verbal and oral communication skills; fluency in multiple languages is a plus Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Capacity to become knowledgeable about our client’s industry, brand and product offerings Confident in training and managing on-site staff in each market, applying brand guidelines and operational procedures provided by the Octagon team Ability to lead, manage and diffuse customer concerns on-site in collaboration with Octagon team Willingness to travel consecutive days, for weeks at a time Strong ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative and solve problems effectively and independently Must either live or have housing in specified host cities Full availability to support all or a majority of the event days (mid-May to mid-July) Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (25-40%) This position pays an annualized rate of $75,000, and is not overtime-eligible. 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. We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs, serving as the main on-site contact for vendors and personnel, and overseeing all on-site activities and staff execution expectations.