Account Manager (Soccer) (Health and Wellness Retail Client)

Octagon•Chicago, IL

39d•$60,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Octagon is looking for a dynamic leader and soccer enthusiast to help us support the development and execution of our clients' new women's soccer partnerships. The responsibilities include serving as the primary liaison with our clients' sponsorship contacts to fulfill assets and support program development and activation across multiple groups in support of local and national campaigns. The ideal candidate should have a strong client management background and display the following characteristics: highly organized and diligent, the ability to consistently meet strict timelines, strong written and verbal communication skills, previous experience in developing tactical recommendations and strong working knowledge of the sports sponsorship industry. This person should also have experience in the soccer industry. The responsibilities for this position will require travel to attend client meetings, live event executions and work on the weekends.

Requirements

At least 5 years of proven client service experience including executing sports/entertainment sponsorships, evaluating proposals, and facilitating contractual assets
Soccer experience strongly preferred
Experience developing robust marketing campaigns for a retail specific brand and/or client
Proven soccer subject matter expertise, having been a part of the execution of major integrated soccer marketing campaigns
Proficient communication skills (spoken and written)
Strategic, collaborative approach to solving problems with ideas - establish relationships and influence a range of teams
Successful at encouraging positive agency and client relationships
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Low (0-15%)

Responsibilities

Help our client launch and implement their new women's soccer partnerships
Create and cultivate relationships with internal and external partners as well as outside vendors and properties
Be the day-to-day client liaison across multiple programs
Ensure contractual compliance and fulfillment of sponsorship assets, and manage the day-to-day logistics of executing various property elements
Assist in the design, preparation and presentation of strategic recommendations to leverage partnerships toward client business objectives
Collaborate with a variety of specialty groups within Octagon (creative, client services, digital, etc.)
Lead weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external constituents
Additional projects as assigned, which may include: sponsorship evaluations, competitive reviews, POVs, white papers, property research, etc.

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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