Account Trainee (Operations Assistant) (Events)

THE JOB / Account Trainee (Operations Assistant) (Events) EVENTS / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs. Assist event staff with day-to-day preparation and execution of the SAS Championship, a

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Champions event held October 12 - 18, 2026 at Prestonwood Country Club. The Octagon staff, located in Cary, NC, is directly responsible for managing all aspects of the event.

THE WORK YOU'LL DO

Assist tournament staff in coordinating all vendor contracts for the event Insure first-class presentation for the operation of event Help manage operational timeline that includes detailed set-up and tear-down schedules Work closely with event staff to insure operational fulfillment of corporate partner contracts and operational support of volunteer activities Collaborate closely with tournament staff to execute product logistics plan including loading and unloading of product into storage containers Contribute to the coordination and activation of key Tournament special events like Women's Day, Food Truck Friday, 5K at the SAS Championship, etc. Other related duties/projects as reasonably assigned

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 A

passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture Bachelor's Degree in a related field Polished communication skills, both written and oral Strong desire to work in a team setting Confident ability to solve problems, demonstrate initiative, and present a proactive work ethic Extreme organization, multi-tasking ability, and commitment to deadlines Mature business sense and ability to work alongside client on a daily basis Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Internet Interest in sports and event management as a long-term career Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed.

Anticipated travel:

Low (0-15%) This position pays minimum wage and is overtime-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. 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.