Account Executive, Sponsorship Marketing (Latin America) (Payment Services Client)

Octagon•Miami, FL

52d•$40,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagon's client business and day-to-day management of client programs. Our headquarters is in Stamford, CT, but this position will be based in Miami, FL with an expectation to work up to 3 days per week in a client or interagency office. Are you looking for the opportunity to lead a vast portfolio that includes soccer, music, and entertainment properties? Do you know how to devise a sensible, forward-thinking sponsorship strategy rooted in industry trends? We have an outstanding opportunity for an Account Executive to support sponsorship programs for our Payment Services client in the Latin American market. You will work alongside the Account Director and Account Managers as part of the property management team, leading project coordination, asset tracking, and process management while helping plan and activate client programs. The AE will support project workflows, reporting, and a new Asset Management Tool designed to streamline approvals and deliverables, playing a key role in ensuring that all client programs are executed efficiently and with excellence. 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?

Requirements

A passion for and expertise in sports, music, entertainment and are eager to stay up to date with developments in each industry
At least 2 years of experience in a traditional sponsorship marketing role; agency experience preferred
Fluency in Spanish is required
An understanding of the cultural nuances of the Latin American region and ability to apply that knowledge to advise clients accordingly
A natural communicator, both verbally and in writing
Strong organization skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)

Responsibilities

Champion and cultivate relationships with internal teams, clients, and vendors
Support the day-to-day project management and workflow tracking across sponsorship programs
Serve as the primary point of contact for managing the new Asset Management Tool, helping track deliverables, timelines, and approvals across markets
Assist with the implementation, optimization, and training of the tool to ensure seamless integration into existing client processes
Support the development of regional toolkits, status trackers, and program dashboards to improve visibility and efficiency
Assist in the creation of sponsorship presentations to educate and advise markets, enhancing partnership value and activation
Coordinate with the Account Manager on event activations, vendor management, and on-site logistics
Produce client communications including project updates, recaps, and performance reports
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of property guidelines and sponsorship assets to advise Latin American marketing clients effectively

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

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