Hospitality Manager Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Hospitality Manager

IPG DXTRA

$60,000 – 65,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is vision insurance, parental leave, 401(k) United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 9115 Harris Corners Parkway (Show on map) Jun 22, 2025 THE JOB / Hospitality Manager

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 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, York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, or Atlanta, GA.•We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking person to join our skilled and energetic hospitality team. The programs incorporate unique sport/culinary/entertainment elements coupled with travel destinations all over the world! If collecting frequent flyer miles excites you, this job is for you! In this outstanding role, your principal responsibilities will include development and creation of pre-event planning documents, daily program operations, presentation materials and you will play a key role in the onsite implementation of hospitality programs. You will be working with a team committed to providing a seamless, high-touch hospitality experience to our brand clients for their most important guests. With the team located across a few Octagon offices, there will be broad exposure to the hospitality industry with a tremendous potential to learn and gain hands-on experience. This position will be exposed to high profile partners and will be expected to collaborate with internal teammates, agency colleagues, preferred vendors, and highly worthy clientele. This project-based position requires travel and is best suited for a candidate interested in working in a team environment with a diverse group of people from different countries and cultural backgrounds.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

Project manage multiple hospitality programs simultaneously, using superior attention to detail and client management skills
Design, develop and present strategic program recommendations and program execution guides
Research and implement tactical plans, handling client and vendor relationships
Develop guidelines, sell in presentations, and best practices documents to distribute internally and to clients
Management of precise financial records including budget creation, client invoicing, budget forecasting, reconciliation, and personal travel expenses
Exemplary service onsite for clients and guests at all program events
Serve as onsite host during implementation of programs
Provide internal and client updates as needed
May supervise staff and/or brand ambassadors in the implementation of programs and events
Lead all aspects of online guest registration systems and databases
Design templates and acquire invitee information from various clients
Creation of personalized itineraries for various events (i.e., golf, football, private events, entertainment)
Lead weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external constituents
Handle all logistics to include, but not limited to, gifting, decor, lodging, transportation, food and beverage, production services, and celebrity appearances.
Review and distribute event status meeting notes, execution guides, staff implementation guides
Compile event results reporting and wrap-up report development
General account management and assistance with client requests
Weekend/holiday work 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

Have a passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture!
5ish years’ experience in related events field; past hospitality experience preferred
Extraordinarily well-organized and efficient
A great teammate who wants to know what others are working on and wants to help
A self-starter with the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to form effective links with clients; flexible and adaptable in working with various personalities
Always one or 10 steps ahead; thinking forward and figuring out answers and solutions before they become questions or challenges
A sense of humor and good storytelling; we like to laugh
Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral
Ability to thrive despite any pressure and is outstanding at problem solving; offering creative solutions (though there will always be help, your mantra is: I will figure it out!)
A go-getter, you demonstrate initiative and accept new challenges (there’ll be plenty of last-minute client requests)
Knowledgeable in the Microsoft Office suite; particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Experience handling a budget and Excel does not scare you
Though not a requirement, a second language is a plus
A jetsetter: your bags are packed, and you are thrilled at the idea of travel
Can work weekends/holidays as needed.
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 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’s comprehensive benefit package includes: Unlimited PTO policy – we understand you need time for play!
Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options. Pet Insurance for those who need it too!
Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy (12 weeks) with eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status
Access to our parent company (IPG) Savings plan (401K program) with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Pretax Transportation/Commuter Benefits and Parent Travel Program
Dedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program (CCA) and more
Discount portal for everyday goods and services
Employee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiatives
Personal Development programs 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. #LI-JR1 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.