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Company

Octagon · 10 hours ago

Account Director, Client Services (Olympics) (Global Sponsorship)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Leads and oversees the day-to-day of the client’s global Olympic sponsorship

Support client on overall sponsorship strategy & see through to execution

Lead project management of partnership across internal and external workstreams – leading integrated groups in the collaboration, planning and development of partnership execution

Craft strategic recommendations for the sponsorship that are relevant, rooted in fan passions and aligned with both brand initiatives and the client target audience

Lead all aspects of the relationship with our key sponsorship partner(s) including the property and vendors, and be the key day-to-day point of contact on behalf of the client

Lead delivery, management, and development of core sponsorship branding assets and integrations

Build, manage, and track the program budget for internal reporting and client reports

Oversight and management of direct reports, while also supporting career development

Other related duties/projects as reasonably assigned

Domestic & international travel to support client’s programming; includes non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends

Qualification

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Sports SponsorshipExperiential MarketingProject ManagementClient ManagementGlobal PartnershipsStrategic Marketing PlansBudget ManagementTalent Development

Required

Have a passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture

A minimum of 7+ years’ experience in sports sponsorship or experiential marketing

Possesses significant (industry, property) marketing partnership/sponsorship experience, ideally within an agency setting and excel at handling expectations with multiple partners and managing complex projects

Experience working with global rights holders, with Olympics experience strongly preferred

Confident and comfortable presenting to senior clients and partners

Keen sense of business process and how sports sponsorship, event marketing, communications, and events are used impacts the bottom line and drives brand objectives

Versatile and able to develop, create and implement POVs, strategic marketing plans and program development documents for several programs simultaneously

Have experience overseeing executional deliverables and program activations across multiple projects

A highly driven and motivated individual

Exceptional communicator

Experience leading teams to exceed client expectations

A commitment to developing talent underneath and around you

Hands-on mentality

Excellent Project Management skills with a high degree of numeracy and literacy

Strong attention to detail

All applicants will need to provide proof of COVID vaccination or contact the organization’s HR team if eligible for an exemption

Willingness and ability to travel internationally is a must; A valid passport, or the ability to obtain a passport at a later date is required

Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)

Preferred

Experience working with global rights holders, with Olympics experience 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