Account Manager, (Esports & Endurance) (Payment Services Client)

Octagon•Stamford, CT

10d•$60,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fuel your passion for sports and entertainment! Octagon is looking for an Account Manager to join our team to support a major payment services client and their US sponsorships across multiple passion verticals: Esports and Endurance. In this position, you’ll be responsible for managing and executing our client’s partnerships with Riot Games’ LCS regional league and New York City Road Runners by collaborating with Octagon’s internal client divisions, external vendors, agencies, and clients themselves. Additionally, you’ll be a key contributor across strategic operations and will develop an understanding of the client’s consumer marketing programming. Our ideal candidate will be highly organized and motivated, detail-oriented, work well with a team, and will provide exceptional client service while collaborating effectively with peers.

Requirements

4-5 year(s) of agency/client service experience and/or marketing experience, ideally in sponsorship, sports, or entertainment
An impressive work ethic with the initiative to consistently go above and beyond
A positive demeanor, with a “no job is too small” approach
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict timelines consistently
Keen sense of business process and project management, understanding how sports sponsorship, event marketing, communications, and events are used impacts the bottom line and drives brand objectives
Proven experience in client service, project management, experiential activation, and creative ideation
Have experience overseeing executional deliverables and program activations across multiple projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven expertise in crafting and delivering presentations that drive action and results
Demonstrated strong judgment and professionalism when interacting with team members, clients and vendors
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
Domestic travel to support client’s programming across clients portfolio of Esports and Endurance; May include non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends

Responsibilities

Act as the day-to-day contact for key clients, partners, vendors, and customers and build trust through consistent delivery and professional communication
Oversee all aspects of partnerships, from asset management, property communication, brand management, to on-site execution
Lead numerous projects simultaneously across passions/properties, managing smaller-scale turn-key event experiences and supporting large scale custom event experiences while ensuring timelines are met
Manage the planning and agency on-site execution of activities and programming related to client’s global esports sponsorship properties
Develop in-depth knowledge of client’s sponsorship portfolio and business initiatives to align strategies with their overall goals
Development and management of specific materials related to individual events, including but not limited to management of accompanying digital platforms and all activation elements
Provide guidance and support to junior team members while actively collaborating with the broader team to foster a positive and productive environment
Manage approvals of sponsorship branding and messaging onsite and in digital collateral
Attend events while serving as a main point of contact for vendors, guests, client and partners
Handle weekly updates and action steps across main sponsorship properties
Learn and master the client’s asset management system, ensuring key sponsorship assets are requested, tracked, and utilized in strict compliance with established processes and protocols