Octagon · 9 hours ago
Account Manager (Client Services) (Technology Client)
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
5+ years expOctagon is a global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing agency recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports". They are seeking an Account Manager to lead client business and manage client programs, particularly focusing on executing a golf sponsorship platform for a Fortune 500 company.
AdvertisingBrand Marketing
Responsibilities
Implement client's sponsorship portfolio, including a title sponsorship, branded and custom content coordination, media strategy & execution, brand ambassador contractual fulfillment, as well as continuous portfolio evaluation
Lead all logistics of brand ambassador relationship, including athlete appearances including lodging, transportation, food and beverage, production services, and more
Help co-lead client's events, including branded integration, athlete appearances, guest communication, golf course logistics, etc
Lead all weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external constituents, including continuous management of client budget
Serve as a trusted and reliable agency contact for client sponsorship team, player agents, internal client departments and client's agency partners
Ensure contractual compliance and fulfillment of sponsorship assets, and handle the day-to-day logistics of implementing various property elements
Ensure various agency partners are aligned and advised on timelines, as well as keep projects moving alongside target timelines and budgets
Supervision of junior staff, including full time and limited term positions
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5 years of sponsorship marketing and/or experience in managing marketing platforms
A standout colleague who is curious not only to grow in your job but also wants to help others and learn the different parts of the business
You are eager to learn, grow and raise your hand for projects and navigating client requests
A problem solver – you recognize problems before they happen and have solutions ready to go
A self-starter with the ability to get going quickly and juggle multiple projects on tight timelines
Previous work shows you know what it takes to make connections with clients and are flexible and adaptable in working with various personalities
Sufficient understanding of the golf industry
Experience in managing, and forecasting against, a budget
Experience leading and growing junior staff
Passionate to make an overall account contribution with new projects and ideas
Excellent communication, writing and client service skills
Excellent organizational skills and acute attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Low (0-15%)
Company
Octagon
Octagon is the world's leading sports and entertainment management and marketing company. It is a sub-organization of Interpublic Group.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Haddad
Head of Commercial Strategy
Lizi Hamer
Global Executive Creative Director
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