THE JOB / Account Manager, Client Services (Financial Services Client)

CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for supporting 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, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, or Atlanta, GA.***

Are you looking for that next challenge as you build your career in sports sponsorships? Are you interested in working with some of the most iconic properties in all of sports?

But what will I do? Glad you asked. It’s all about the relationships! You’ll support the team in working closely with clients, as well as internal groups (Strategy, Creative, Branded Experiences), and external agency partners to assist with the management our client’s sponsorships and develop programs across MLB, NFL, Motorsports and our client’s newest partnership in soccer. You’ll spearhead collaboration on a collection of programs and experiences that embody our client’s brand while harnessing the uniqueness and spirit of each campaign.

Still with us? Cool. Because we need a playmaker who recognizes that success is a team sport. You thrive in a collaborative environment, strive to be better and know that there is always more you can do. You are sports-mad and culture-obsessed with your fingers firmly on the pulse of the action. You bring your own skillsets to the game, a passion for learning, creating extraordinary experiences, and ability to work at a dynamic pace. You don’t just work in this space, you live in it. The Account Manager will report to the Group Account Director.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Support day-to-day team functions to help the team succeed
• Work closely with financial services clients, sports teams, and leagues
• Work side-by-side with teammates in Insights & Strategy to arm and inform clients with appropriate data and critical strategic information
• Prepare necessary documents supporting strategic planning and ideation, sponsorship evaluations, competitive reviews, POVs, property research, etc.
• Coordinate projects with agency partners and internal Octagon resources
• On select campaigns, serve as project lead and integrator overseeing cross functional teams. Work to include timelines, budgets, program plans, and recaps
• Represent client’s best interests with sponsored properties to improve existing investments, provide insights, and track contractual assets
• Develop a working knowledge and understanding of financial service client’s business initiatives and marketing trends, serving as a subject matter expert as you build your knowledge base
• Manage and oversee the development of one full-time employee
• Additional projects as assigned

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 passion and expertise in sports, cause, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
• 4-6 years’ work experience in sports sponsorship and/or client management
• A savvy marketer and champion of fresh thinking
• The approach that no job is too small or too big
• A go-getter who demonstrates initiative and welcomes new challenges
• Ability to handle multiple programs simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• The ability to forecast and mitigate issues/challenges optimally
• A team builder and collaborator
• History of building positive relationships, both internally and externally – finding opportunities to contribute with every interaction
• Ability to lead client meetings, and partner conversations keeping all parties on task, on time and on budget
• Strong leadership presence, with the ability to communicate concisely, persuasively and optimally, through both written and verbal mediums
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Low (0-15%)

The base range for this position is $60,000 – 65,000. Where an employee or prospective employee ispaid 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’s comprehensive benefit package includes:

• 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 

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 or protected veteran status.