Senior Event Executive (Apparel and Activation Logistics) (Global Soccer) (Financial Service Client)

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

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

The priority location for this role is Charlotte, NC, but the location of this position can be flexible for an Octagon office location with priority given to qualified candidates who will work East Coast working hours and open to hybrid work (3 days a week in the office) in one of our office locations - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA, or Miami, FL. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates. Requires full‑time travel and onsite availability from June through July, including willingness to work weekends and holidays during this period.

WHEN YOU’LL WORK 

Contract Dates: March 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Contract Type: W-2 Employment

THE WORK YOU’LL DO 

Are you highly organized and detail-oriented? Do you excel at managing logistics, coordinating inventory and ensuring every moving part comes together seamlessly? If so, this opportunity is for you!

We are seeking a Senior Experiential Executive to support our financial services client’s nationwide FIFA World Cup 2026™ programming. The position will be instrumental in bringing to large-scale programs to life – leading apparel management and logistics efforts, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring every element aligns to seamlessly to deliver meaningful experiences for fans and communities across the country.

In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Experiential Manager and broader soccer team responsible for managing our client’s comprehensive soccer portfolio.

Success in this position requires a proactive mindset, strong project management skills, and a passion for organization and precision.

Roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as point-person for logistics and apparel management
• Prepare necessary event documents including inventory management documents, meeting notes, etc.
• Coordinate timelines with vendors and internal Octagon resources
• Develop a knowledge and understanding of financial service client’s sponsorship portfolio and business initiatives
• Assist with vendor management, logistical planning, and preparation of event documents to aid in execution and recapping
• Assist regional team managing all merchandise, premiums, and uniforms
• Perform additional duties and administrative responsibilities as needed

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

• Genuine passion for soccer and community engagement, with curiosity about the sport’s evolving landscape
• 3+ years of experience in a related field
• You have a passion for events/experiences, ranging from large-scale custom experiences to small-scale turnkey events
• You truly believe that no job is too small or too big
• You have a can-do attitude and desire to succeed and learn
• You’re a team player who wants to know what others are working on and also wants to help
• You enjoy coming up with fun ideas and bringing them to life
• You are curious and desire to learn in a fast-paced work environment
• You thrive under pressure and are exceptional at problem solving and offering creative solutions
• You’re a go-getter, you demonstrate initiative and embrace new challenges
• You possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• You communicate effectively, both oral and written, with clients and colleagues
• Endurance, stamina, and physical ability to work long hours for extended days during activations
• Persistent enthusiasm, energy, and drive through the project both in the office and on the road
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to or more than eight hours at a time
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. A considerable amount of domestic event travel will be required throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026™ time period, including nights and weekends. Anticipated travel level: High (40-60%)

This position pays an annualized rate of $52,000 and is overtime-eligible. Contract positions with Octagon are not benefits-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.