Hospitality Manager

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$60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

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THE JOB / Hospitality Manager, Global Hospitality (Payment Services 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 in Stamford, CT or NYC.

Our client is an award-winning Payment Services brand known for their iconic marketing initiatives. We are searching for an Account Manager who will be responsible for Global 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
• Manage logistics relating to program planning and execution including hotel manifests, transportation manifests, and event management
• Oversee vendors and contracts to deliver flawless event execution
• Manage guest communications pre, during and post event
• 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 Play makers – 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 s 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

• An impressive work ethic with the initiative to constantly go above and beyond
• A passion for hospitality and providing VIP service.
• Interested in the business of sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
• 5+ years’ experience working in a hospitality or project management role
• Organization skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, are outstanding
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• A positive mentality, with a “no job is too small” approach
• Fluency in multiple languages a plus
• Enjoys travel and are comfortable executing onsite events
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level:
  Moderate (20-45%)

L3: The base range for this position is $60,000 – 65,000. Where an employee or prospective employee ispaid 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.

• Unlimited PTO policy – we understand you need time for play!
• Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent…