THE JOB /2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola – Host Countries Trophy Tour Sr. Experiential Director
EXPERIENCES /Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.
Octagon is in search of a Sr. Experiential Director to become a key player in the Host Countries project team of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. As part of the core team, you will work up close with the world’s most iconic sporting asset, for one of the world’s best-loved and biggest brands. 2026 will mark the 6th edition of the tour and the second time Octagon will serve as the lead agency for the Tour. The role will encompass working with 3 different countries (US, Mexico, and Canada), and respective regions/cities spanning time zones, business objectives, and the full range of football interest levels.
The Sr. Experiential Director will be one of two leads across all 3 host countries to develop and build out the Tour routing and logistics and the experiential footprint of events. Additionally, the SED will lead a wider Production Team that supports all production elements on a day-to-day basis. As members of the traveling team, the Group Directors will be required to travel domestically and internationally and work on weekends as needed. This position will work closely with the Host Countries Tour Lead who will oversee the day-to-day planning and development for the Host Countries Tour alongside Coca-Cola contacts across all Tour stops. In collaboration with the Host Countries Tour Lead, this person will be part of a broader team, each of which will have unique responsibilities for the overall team depending on team needs and specific expertise.
The role is a 100% commitment to delivering a best-in-class Host Countries Trophy Tour for a client with high expectations and vast experience in this area. Candidates with a general interest in soccer and familiarity with the domestic and global soccer landscape is a plus.
This role will involve extensive away-from-home travel (mostly in 2026), inconvenient working hours as you navigate clients in different territories, and the absolute experience of a lifetime. This is a true once-in-a-career opportunity for the right sports marketer.
THE WORK YOU’LL DO
Host Countries Trophy Tour – Production
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
The base range for this position is $90,000 – 110,000. 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 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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