Trainee, Golf Championship (Luxury Automotive Client)

THE JOB / Trainee, Golf (Luxury Automotive Client)

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

***Our headquarters is in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days week in the office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA or Los Angeles, CA. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates with East Coast working hours as a prerequisite.***

We are searching for a Trainee to join our luxury automotive golf team as we look to execute the client’s title sponsor event, on the PGA TOUR. In this role, you will assist in the on-site execution of various event management duties and day-to-day activities at the event! This position will expose you to a large-scale sponsorship event, giving you a look at the work that takes place behind the scenes! Although this is a temporary position, it requires full-time hours, including weekends, nights and holidays.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Travel to BMW Championship August 7^th-20^th to assist with onsite event preparation, operations, and execution
• Collaborate with tournament staff and other onsite vendors
• Execute onsite registration for attendees at activations
• Contribute to daily event set-up and breakdown
• Assist the vehicle logistics team with vehicle needs including the tournament courtesy fleet
• Represent and communicate aspects of the brand to event attendees

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 sports marketing and professional golf
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, dedicated attitude
• An ability to work effectively under pressure
• A team-player with effective communication skills
• Willingness and ability to work long hours, including weekends, must be available to work between August 7^th -20^th
• A rising Senior or recent college graduate
• Bachelor’s Degree with 0-1+ years of relevant experience
• A valid US driver’s license and clean driving record
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Full time (75%-100%)

This position pays minimum wage and is 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.