Senior Experiential Director - Hybrid Role

Octagon; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon in the United States is seeking an experienced experiential events producer to plan and execute event, experiential marketing, and hospitality-driven programs. The role offers hybrid work with a priority for candidates open to three days in the office at Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA. You will lead end-to-end logistics, manage budgets, mentor junior staff, and serve as the primary client liaison across programs, with travel up to 30–45%.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing experiential programs and hospitality-driven events.
• Proven ability to oversee complex programs across multiple workstreams.
• Strong client liaison skills and proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of event and hospitality programming, on-site and virtual.
• Oversee intricate programs and ensure clear ownership across workstreams.
• Be the day-to-day client liaison and maintain proactive follow-through.
• Develop experiential plans grounded in the guest journey.
• Manage multiple projects, from large-scale to smaller events.
• Oversee materials for each event, including invitations and premiums.
• Foster relationships with partners, vendors, and venues.
• Spearhead budgets and monitor financials with the team.

Skills

Event management

Experiential marketing

Hospitality

Budget management

Team leadership

Client relations

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Octagon in the United States is seeking an experienced experiential events producer to plan and execute event, experiential marketing, and hospitality-driven programs. The role offers hybrid work with a priority for candidates open to three days in the office at Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA. You will lead end-to-end logistics, manage budgets, mentor junior staff, and serve as the primary client liaison across programs, with travel up to 30–45%.