Account Manager

Adelphi Group•Stamford, CT

4d•$60,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Octagon is seeking an Account Manager to support sponsorship programs for their payment services client in the Latin American market. This role will focus on managing and activating sponsorships across Soccer and Esports within Latin America. The Account Manager will work alongside the Account Director as the day-to-day client lead, with oversight of property management and activation programs. Responsibilities include supporting client consulting services, activation concept development, implementation, and program measurement. The ideal candidate will nurture client relationships, support the development of sponsorship presentations, lead the planning and execution of activations, anticipate industry trends, manage vendor and property relationships, produce client communications, master property guidelines, advise on sponsorship assets, support strategy development, and manage on-site logistics and budget tracking.

Requirements

3-5 years in a traditional sponsorship marketing role; agency experience preferred
Bilingual and can speak, read, and write in Spanish and English
Understand the cultural nuances of the Latin American region and apply that knowledge to advise clients accordingly
Proven experience managing sports, entertainment, or gaming partnerships, ideally Soccer or Esports, with a strong understanding of the soccer landscape across Latin America
Strong understanding of sports & entertainment passion territories, especially as it relates to Latin America, including knowledge of sponsorship dynamics and key stakeholders within LAC soccer markets
Natural communicator, both verbally and in writing
Organization skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel approximately 30%
Willingness to work weekends and untraditional hours

Nice To Haves

Passion for and expertise in sports, music, entertainment and eagerness to stay up to date with developments in each industry

Responsibilities

Nurture and cultivate relationships with current clients
Support the development of bespoke sponsorships presentations to educate/advise the region & maximize partnership value and activation
Lead the planning, management, and execution of sponsorship activations across Soccer and Esports
Anticipate industry trends, compile insights and research, and provide competitive analysis/point of views
Cultivate & manage relationships with outside vendors and properties
Produce written communications for clients, including event reports, case studies, competitive reports, etc.
Master property guidelines and sponsorship assets to advise the Latin American marketing clients
Support strategy development and client recommendations aligned with business objectives
Manage on-site logistics, including event staffing, talent appearances, creative asset delivery, and post-event recaps
Oversee budget tracking, invoicing, and vendor coordination