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Octagon · 4 hours ago

Account Manager (Soccer) (Health and Wellness Retail Client)

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $65K/yr

5+ years exp

Octagon is a global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing firm seeking an Account Manager (Soccer) to lead client business and manage day-to-day client programs. The role involves launching women's soccer partnerships and serving as the primary liaison with clients to fulfill sponsorship assets and support program development.

AdvertisingBrand Marketing

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Help our client launch and implement their new women’s soccer partnerships

Create and cultivate relationships with internal and external partners as well as outside vendors and properties

Be the day-to-day client liaison across multiple programs

Ensure contractual compliance and fulfillment of sponsorship assets, and manage the day-to-day logistics of executing various property elements

Assist in the design, preparation and presentation of strategic recommendations to leverage partnerships toward client business objectives

Collaborate with a variety of specialty groups within Octagon (creative, client services, digital, etc.)

Lead weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external constituents

Additional projects as assigned, which may include: sponsorship evaluations, competitive reviews, POVs, white papers, property research, etc

Qualification

Client managementSoccer industry experienceSports sponsorship expertiseMarketing campaign developmentCommunication skillsProblem-solvingRelationship buildingFlexibility

Required

At least 5 years of proven client service experience including executing sports/entertainment sponsorships, evaluating proposals, and facilitating contractual assets

Proficient communication skills (spoken and written)

Strategic, collaborative approach to solving problems with ideas – establish relationships and influence a range of teams

Successful at encouraging positive agency and client relationships

Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Low (0-15%)