Octagon

Global sports marketing and sponsorship agency

Graduate Trainee

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSingaporeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A strong interest in sports or entertainment and the commercial world of sports and entertainment.
Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media.
Ability to understand large amounts of communication and information quickly and turn them into actionable items.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

Keep up with sports and entertainment news within the region.
Research and analyze industry, client, and competitor market trends.
Assist with new-business pitches and sponsorship opportunities.
Research and coordinate client meetings.
Prepare accurate and detailed reporting, including work-in-progress and status reports.
Assist with day-to-day management of client programs, including preparing presentations and materials.
Manage correspondence and communications directed to the position promptly and accurately.
Liaise with clients, suppliers, rights-holders, and other stakeholders.
Manage account finance, including invoicing, reporting, and liaising with finance team members.
Assist with other ad hoc activities as directed.

Desired Qualifications

Tertiary education in Marketing, Statistics, Business, Law, Commerce, Economics, or Sports Management.
Creative-mindedness and drive to bring ideas to life.
Initiative, leadership, relationship-building skills, desire to learn, and a strong work ethic.
Presentability, service-mindedness, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
Conscientiousness, hard work, and a results-oriented approach.

THE GRADUATE TRAINEE PROGRAM

Octagon is challenging you to spend 6 months as an actively involved Graduate Trainee as part of the World's leading Sports & Entertainment Creative Marketing Agency. Our Graduate Trainee Program is a unique learning opportunity in which you could build your career. Octagon will challenge and engage you, providing you with every opportunity to make your mark and build a future in a fast growing and exciting industry. This program is also a great way for you to develop industry connections and build a profile.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Octagon is seeking a dynamic, innovative and adaptable Graduate Trainee to join the team. Someone who has a passion and interest in the marketing and business of sports & entertainment. You will also need to be articulate and a confident self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills. It is highly desirable that you have tertiary education in Marketing, Statistics, Business, Law, Commerce, Economics or Sports Management.

YOUR ROLE!

Keep a pulse on the sports & entertainment news within the region
Research and analyze market trends on the industry, clients and competitors
Provide assistance on new business pitches and sponsorship opportunities
Research and coordination of client meetings
Accurate and detailed reporting, including work in progress and status reports
Assist in the day-to-day operations of managing client programs, including preparation of presentations and materials
Managing correspondence and communication directed to the position promptly and accurately
Liaising with various stakeholders, including clients, suppliers and even rights-holders of esteemed sporting organizations
Manage account finance, including invoicing, reporting and liaison with finance team members
Assist in other ad-hoc activities as directed

THE APPLICANT

A strong interest in sports or entertainment and the commercial world of sports & entertainment (this one's non-negotiable!)
Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
Creative-minded, with a drive to bring interesting ideas to life
Initiative, leadership, relationship-building skills and desire to learn, with a strong work ethic to carry our responsibilities with pride and ownership
Presentable and service-minded with good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to understand large pieces of communication and information quickly, then turn into actionable items
Conscientious, hardworking and results-oriented
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and social media
Effective time management with an ability to prioritize tasks
Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-changing environment

So there you have it. Are you our next GRADUATE TRAINEE? We hope so.

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About the Company

Octagon

Global sports marketing and sponsorship agency

Octagon is a global agency that connects brands with athletes and personalities to create sponsorships, partnerships, and experiential marketing in sports, entertainment, and culture. It operates by aligning brand goals with opportunities tied to talent, coordinating deals, and planning campaigns and events that engage fans. It differentiates itself through its scale as the world’s largest creative marketing and sponsorship consulting practice and its leadership in athlete representation, supported by a worldwide network and a track record of hundreds of blue-chip clients and thousands of events. Its goal is to help brands stand out and achieve measurable results by turning fan insights into strategic partnerships and activations.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Norwalk, CT
Founded: 1983

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