Tour Manager, College GameDay (Home Improvement Client)

THE JOB / Tour Manager, College GameDay (Home Improvement Client)

EXPERIENCES / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.

The Tour Manager will assist the Experiential, Home Depot team in the execution of a nationwide College GameDay program. This program will run from August 2025 through December 2025.

The tour will travel to major cities across the country and facilitate an on-site activation program built around College GameDay - built by The Home Depot. The Tour Manager will serve as the on-site lead for vendor operations, asset management, tour logistics, team leadership and oversee the general consumer experience. The Tour Manager will work closely with the core Octagon team and temporary Field Staff/Student Volunteers.

Events will take place from Thursday-Saturday from August 2025 through December 2025; with travel days and off days built into the schedule. Exact tour route and dates are not yet finalized and will be on a TBD basis week-to-week.

The Tour Manager will be specifically responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of asset installation/tear down, event logistics, on-site venue communication and execution of daily events. The Tour Manager will also be responsible for daily communication with the Octagon Team as well as advanced communications with each venue and will assist in event execution on-site.

THE WORK YOU'LL DO

• Oversee and assist in executing all on-site activities
• Ensure on-site staff meet event execution expectations
• Communicate in advance with hosts of upcoming events
• Serve as a direct liaison between management staff and tour team members
• Responsible for maintenance and security of all tour equipment
• Set daily schedules and assignments
• Engage with consumers, directing any concerns or issues to proper authorities
• Be a diplomatic problem solver
• Ensure that event attendees have a positive and engaging experience while on-site
• Other related duties 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, and/or pop culture.
• 4-5+ years' worth of previous tour management experience
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills. Presentation or public speaking experience is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Capacity to become knowledgeable about our client's industry, brand and product offerings
• Confident in training and managing on-site brand ambassadors in each market, applying brand guidelines and operational procedures provided by Octagon team
• Ability to lead, manage and diffuse customer concerns on-site in collaboration with Octagon team
• Willingness to travel consecutive days, for weeks at a time
• Strong ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative and solve problems effectively and independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Full time (75%-100%)

This position pays $6,000/month.

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.

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