Octagon · 1 month ago
Account Trainee (Team Sports Sponsorship) (Payment Services Client)
Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New GradOctagon is a global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing firm recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work in Sports'. The Account Trainee will support the implementation of a baseball sponsorship portfolio and assist with various client events and promotions, focusing on event management and client engagement.
AdvertisingBrand Marketing
Responsibilities
Support account team on improving the value of the sponsorships/programs through planning, implementation, and measurement/evaluation
Assist with ticket/inventory processing, vendor management, and property research
Assist with planning and execution of event marketing programs including operations and logistics needs for events, including shipping and managing inventory of signage and premiums
Coordinate website-driven partnership content/offers with property partners
Consumer Engagement - serve as a marketing ambassador and effectively and enthusiastically communicate brand initiatives and/or product offerings to consumers/fans
Create recap documents for events including key takeaways, strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations
Manage documents such as status reports, tracking documents, meeting notes, and event specific offer creation documents
Manage select special projects and work closely with account team to determine best approach to each project
Provide administrative support and staffing for other account programs as needed
Participate in brainstorms and creative ideation
Support on-site events and experiences in market and virtually
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in sports management, marketing or related field
Experience in the communications, advertising or marketing industries. Previous event marketing experience a strong plus
Desire to learn and develop a career in sports & entertainment or experiential marketing
Capacity to become knowledgeable on our clients' industry, brand and product offering
Attentiveness to detail; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while producing quality work within strict timelines
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
Collaborative in nature with a “no job is too small” positive approach
Ability to take direction and run with it
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
Exceptional work ethic, strong desire to succeed, and willingness to learn – intellectually curious
Excellent verbal communication skills. Presentation or public speaking experience a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Low (0-20%)
Company
Octagon
Octagon is the world's leading sports and entertainment management and marketing company. It is a sub-organization of Interpublic Group.
Founded in 1983
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Haddad
Head of Commercial Strategy
Lizi Hamer
Global Executive Creative Director
Recent News
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