Account Trainee, Golf (Luxury Automotive Client)
Octagon
- Stamford, CT
- Training
- Full-time
- Support account team across multiple programs and various initiatives, with a focus on PGA TOUR title sponsorship
- Assist with planning of CRM strategy and management of digital assets/systems
- Support the management of the marketing vehicle fleet throughout the year
- Help plan and implement onsite tournament branding
- Provide support for the planning and implementation of onsite tournament consumer experiences
- Collaborate with vendors to secure event assets and services
- Manage consumer inquiries regarding tournament
- Assist with preparing presentations for domestic and international clients
- Manage documents: status reports, tracking documents and meeting notes
- Participate in brainstorms and creative ideation
- Handle select special projects and other duties as assigned
- A passion for sports, entertainment, event management, and/or hospitality
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field and/or 0-1 year's work or internship experience in the communications, advertising, or marketing industries
- Previous event marketing and customer service experience a strong plus
- Desire to learn and develop a career in sports & entertainment or experiential marketing
- Knowledge, experience, and interest in the game of golf is a plus
- Capacity to become knowledgeable in our clients' industry, brand, and product offering
- Attentive to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality work within strict timelines
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to solve problems effectively and independently
- Superior organization, interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). A writing assignment may be part of the hiring process
- You take initiative and solve problems independently without manager supervision
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
- Willingness to travel extensively including weekends and holidays, and work non-traditional work hours
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
- All applicants will need to provide proof of COVID vaccination or contact the organization's HR team if eligible for an exemption.