Account Executive (Client Services) (Home Improvement Client)

OAG Octagon•Atlanta, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Octagon is seeking an Account Executive to help plan and execute three new partnerships and activations for a major home improvement client. The role supports sponsorship programs across Atlanta-based properties and sports, with responsibility for day-to-day operations, client communications, program development, activation logistics, and coordination with an Account Manager, client team, and property partners. The position requires working games and events as team schedules dictate throughout the year, including weekends and holidays. Domestic travel is anticipated at a low level (0–15%). The position pays $40,000, is overtime-eligible, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Omnicom policy requires employees to work in the office at least three days per week, subject to local law and any additional direction from the agency or manager.

Requirements

1–2 years of agency/client service and/or sponsorship marketing experience.
Excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to balance multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative, and solve problems effectively and independently.
Comfort connecting with consumers, potential consumers, or fans in an event setting.
Understanding of how business processes, marketing, communications, and events can impact the bottom line and drive brand objectives.
Ability to manage relationships with vendors and partners, such as venues, properties, and suppliers.
Ability to become knowledgeable about the client’s industry, brand, and product offerings.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, gaming, music, and/or celebrity and lifestyle culture.
Agency/client service and/or sponsorship marketing experience ideally in sports, entertainment, or event logistics.

Responsibilities

Support execution of the client’s sponsorship portfolio, including tracking fulfillment of contractual assets.
Support weekly status calls and other internal and external stakeholder meetings, including preparing agendas and call notes.
Plan and execute on-site activities and operations, including catering, security, staffing, and shipping.
Create activation plans, sponsorship recaps, and other property-related documents, including budget reconciliation.
Coordinate with internal Octagon teams, client departments, and the client’s agency partners on related programming.
Oversee ticket management across all properties.
Maintain regular, ongoing communication with day-to-day clients and program vendors.
Work games and events as team schedules dictate, including weekends and holidays.