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Octagon · 2 months ago

Account Director, Sponsorship Marketing (Latin America) (Payment Services Client)

Miami, Florida, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

6+ years exp

Octagon is an award-winning global Payment Technology brand known for their iconic brand marketing position and initiatives. The Account Director will contribute to the strategic evolution and growth of the client’s sponsorship portfolio, providing leadership and support to the global team, while managing client relationships and executing integrated sponsorship initiatives.

AdvertisingBrand Marketing

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Build and cultivate positive client and agency relationships

Become an authority on our clients’ business and the Financial Services category

Support development of sponsorship portfolio strategy, strategic executive presentations, tracking & reporting tools for sponsorship portfolio analytics & data, and project management of client assignments

Assess and provide ongoing guidance to client on regional sponsorship portfolio construction and utilization

Manage global ambassador relationship and utilization across regions

Assist with the development and execution of integrated sponsorship initiatives and campaigns using client’s sponsorship portfolio and assets

Management and integration of client’s sponsorship portfolio to support key strategic initiatives and activations

Lead the creation of key presentations and documents to include regional property summaries, activation plans, RFP’s, competitive reports, and recaps

Evolve processes and systems to track requests and utilization of contractual assets for regional sponsorship programs, ambassadors and global integration opportunities

Evaluate and provide POV’s on sponsorship and ambassador proposals and opportunities

Develop trends and best practices documents to distribute internally and to clients

Provide internal and client updates as needed

Keep up on cultural moments across sport around the globe

Supervise staff and/or interns in the implementation of programs, projects and events

Further promote synergies amongst regions and lead multi-regional integration efforts throughout programming in support of owned properties

Qualification

Sponsorship activation experienceSports sponsorship knowledgeSpanish language proficiencyIntegrated marketing programmingProject managementTeam dynamicsDigital literacyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

6+ years of experience working with sponsorship properties, leagues, teams/clubs, ambassadors and/or influencers

Proficiency with Spanish language is mandatory

A strong understanding of the sports sponsorship space required

Ambassador/talent activation experience required

Experience developing and executing creative sponsorship activations that deliver measurable results

Capacity to become knowledgeable on our client's industry, brand, and product offering

Experience in creating exceptional integrated marketing programming in a client-facing role

Previous work experience across a combination of strategic, logistical and tactical projects

Exceptional work ethic, strong desire to succeed, and willingness to learn – intellectually curious

Superior organizational skills with demonstrated initiative, ability to effectively problem solve and work effectively under pressure

Strong self-starter with excellent team dynamics; exceptional sense to be proactive and jump in wherever needed

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team while also able to solve problems effectively and independently

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)

Excellent digital literacy, master of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel is up to 30%

Preferred

Football, music, F1 and esports experience is strongly preferred

Benefits

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