Octagon · 13 hours ago
Account Executive (Golf Sponsorships) (Technology Client)
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $40K/yr
1+ years expOctagon is a global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing company, and they are seeking an Account Executive to manage the golf sponsorship platform for a fortune 500 client. The role involves executing sponsorship portfolios, managing event logistics, and supporting talent relationship management for various golf outings.
AdvertisingBrand Marketing
Responsibilities
Support execution of client's sponsorship portfolio, including content coordination, brand ambassador contractual tracking and fulfillment, as well as continuous planning support for client golf outings
Assist with event planning, on-site activation, and post-event wrap-up for various golf outing programs
Manage talent appearance logistics including booking lodging, transportation, food and beverage, production services, etc
Handle all components of event logistics, including registration platform, consumer relationship management, golf competition logistics, gifting, golf course coordination, food and beverage management, etc
Lead all partnership hospitality assets including but not limited to hotel blocks, merchandise, tournament branding, media exposure and brand ambassador activation
Support all weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external constituents, including agendas and call notes
Ensure various agency partners are aligned and advised on timelines, as well as keep projects moving alongside target deadlines and budgets
Track fulfillment of sponsorship assets, and handle the day-to-day logistics of executing various property elements
Lead event reports and recap documents
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of sponsorship marketing and/or experience in event logistics and/or coordinating 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
The ability to problem solve – 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
Proven experience shows an ability to make connections with clients and be flexible and adaptable in working with various personalities
Sufficient understanding and interest in the golf industry
Experience in managing, and forecasting against, a budget
Experience managing and growing junior staff
Passionate to make an overall account contribution with new projects and ideas
Strong communication, writing and client service skills
Superb organizational skills and acute attention to detail
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Low (0-15%)
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Experience in professional/amateur golf a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
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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