Account Manager (Client Services) (Management Services Client)

THE JOB / Account Manager (Client Services) (Management Services Client)

CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagon’s client business and day-to-day management of client programs.

***Our headquarters are in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days week in office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT or New York, NY.***

We are looking for an Account Manager to execute the golf sponsorship platform of a fortune 500 company. This is a great opportunity for anyone with a passion for golf, working alongside talent, and the ability to manage multiple projects with acute attention to detail! This individual must have a proven background in client services and project management.

This person will work closely with the Vice Presidents who lead all aspects of the client account within the sport sponsorship, title sponsorship and ambassador space, along with key players on the client team and their agency and property partners.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• 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

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN

Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.

We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.

We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 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%)

The base range for this position is $60,000 – 65,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.