OCTAGON
Do you want to work with one of the world’s most iconic brands, competing in the pinnacle of motorsports? If so, read on
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Group Director to sit within the heart of our growing motorsports team to deliver an exciting activation schedule in F1. This fantastic opportunity will sit within our motorsports team at Octagon and be the programme lead that brings this partnership to life at circuits globally. You’ll be the senior level point of contact for our client’s events and sponsorship team and will lead a team managing the partnership planning and development, event executions, marketing and digital promotion/activation and asset tracking. This position offers an opportunity to lead a large sized team and develop as a subject matter expert.
Key skills we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who:
Key Responsibilities:
We also run a number of internal programmes to support physical and mental wellbeing, alongside learning and development opportunities to support career development and progression.
You will also need to have:
It’s not essential but will be advantageous if:
WHO YOU’LL BE JOINING 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?
ABOUT US
Octagon is a global creative agency in sports, entertainment and culture.
We’re part of a wider family of agencies – the Octagon R&CPMK – a group of specialist agencies working with brands, athletes, and celebrities. Group agencies include Futures Sport & Entertainment, FRUKT and No2ndPlace. We’re all part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG), one of the world’s most respected advertising networks.
Founded in 1982 with over 800 employees around the globe. Our Headquarters is in Stamford, Connecticut with further offices around the world including: New York, LA, Miami, McLean, Sao Paulo, Johannesburg, Sydney, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Manchester.
We believe that great brands own an idea in the minds of their audience. For Apple, it’s creativity. For Nike, it’s performance. For BMW it’s Joy. For Coca-Cola, it’s happiness. For Mastercard, it’s priceless experiences.
Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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