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Hospitality Manager, Soccer

IPG DXTRA
$60,000 - 65,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid 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 stan
United States, New York, New York
909 3rd Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 21, 2025


THE JOB / Hospitality Manager, Soccer

EXPERIENCES/ Responsibleforplanningandexecutingeventandexperientialmarketingprograms.

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 (2-3 days week in office) in one of our office locations - -Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, or Atlanta, GA. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates in the East Coast.*

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Account Manager to join a dynamic team, working with a key 2026 FIFA World Cup sponsor. The role is ideal for someone with previous major event experience who is looking for a new and exciting challenge.

This role will assist the account team based in the UK, Germany and USA, and we're looking for candidates who are highly detail orientated, possess solid event management skills and have a passion for sports.

THEWORKYOU'LLDO



  • Supportingaccountteamintheday-to-dayplanningandmanagementofaglobalhospitalityprogram
  • Researchandmanagementofsuppliers,frombrandingtoaccommodationandtransport
  • Workingalongsideclientprocurement,financeandlegalteamstoensuresmoothvendorselectionandcontractingprocess.
  • Manageinternal,clientandthird-partyagencymeetingsincludingaccommodation,meetingspace,F&Bandtransportbookings.
  • Attendprojectrelatedworkshopsandsitevisits
  • Accountadministrationincludingownershipofstatusdocumentandbudgettracking
  • Createguestcommunicationplananddeliveraccordingly
  • Setupandmanageonlineportalforguests'registration
  • Assistinproducingoperationalmanualsandreportsasrequired
  • Takingaleadonmanagingguestinformationupdatesandcommunicatetorelevantmanagerson-site(Transportation,Hotel,F&B,Tickets,etc.)
  • On-siteeventdeliveryincludingguestliaison,suppliermanagementandteamsupport


THEBIGGERTEAMYOU'LLJOIN

Recognizedasoneofthe"BestPlacestoWorkinSports", 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?

WhoWe'reLookingFor



  • PreviouslyworkedonOlympics,FIFAWorldCups,UEFAChampionsLeagueFinals,UEFAEuropeanChampionshipsoranyothermajorsportingevent
  • Loveeventsandhospitalityoperations
  • Workedwithinternationalguestsandenjoygettingtoknowmoreaboutothercultures
  • Paysattentiontothedetailsandstayfocusedsonothinggetsmissed.
  • Abilitytothinkonyourfeetanduseyourinitiative.Youlikelearningnewthingsandcanquicklyadaptwhenthingschange.
  • Excitedtotravelandenjoymeetingnewpeople.
  • Communicatesclearly.Canwritewell,youspeakinanengagingwayandcanexplainyourthoughtsandideassuccinctly
  • Enjoyssolvingproblemsandfindingcreativesolutionstodifficultchallenges
  • Thrivesonworkingonanumberofprojectsatanyonetime
  • Patient,level-headedandcoolunderpressure
  • PossessesstrongskillsinPowerPointSkills,ExcelandOutlookandaconfidencetopresentinternallyandexternally
  • Happytoworkweekendsandthelonghoursduringeventtime
  • Fluencyinotherlanguagesaplus.
  • Agencyexperienceworkinginasimilarrole,ideallywithexperienceonmajorsportingevents,isaplus.
  • Flexibilityandwillingnesstotraveldomesticallyandinternationally,andworkweekendsorholidaysasneeded.Anticipatedtravellevel:Moderate(20-45%)


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

Octagon'sComprehensiveBenefitPackageIncludes



  • UnlimitedPTOpolicy-weunderstandyouneedtimeforplay!
  • Competitivemedical/dental/visioninsuranceplanswithFSA/HSAandDependentCareFSAoptions.PetInsuranceforthosewhoneedittoo!
  • GenerousFamilyandParentalLeavePolicy(12weeks)witheligibilityextendedtoallparentsregardlessofgenderorprimary/secondarycaregiverstatus
  • Accesstoourparentcompany(IPG)Savingsplan(401Kprogram)withcompanymatchaswellasanEmployeeStockPurchasePlan(ESPP)
  • PretaxTransportation/CommuterBenefitsandParentTravelProgram
  • DedicatedMentalHealthresourcesincludingHeadspacemembership,EmployeeAssistanceProgram(CCA)andmore
  • Discountportalforeverydaygoodsandservices
  • EmployeeResourceGroupsandinclusivediversityprogrammingandinitiatives
  • PersonalDevelopmentprograms


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.

We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.

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We makeour careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.

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