Group Account Director (Global Partnerships) (Adult Beverage Client)

Octagon

306d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Octagon is searching for a Group Account Director to join our team as a leader and playmaker at the intersection of sports/entertainment and experiential marketing. In this role, you will work closely with the Vice President of Client Services to help oversee a team responsible for strategic program development, project management, and execution of our client's global partnerships. A strong focus will be on team leadership/management, client management, integrated planning across internal/external channels, concept development, and advance facilitation working with clients, properties, internal teammates, and agency partners throughout the process. The position is best suited for a candidate passionate about working in a team environment with diverse people from different cultural backgrounds and interested in managing multiple workstreams. To be successful you'll need to be an excellent communicator and understand global partnerships and activations.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of work with an agency, brand, or property on the development of integrated brand campaigns, specifically within global sports and/or entertainment
• Superior verbal and written communicator able to scale and adapt communications for a variety of audiences to optimally and succinctly articulate agency positioning and expertise
• A strategic, collaborative approach to solving problems with ideas - build relationships and influence a range of teams.
• Track record of success at cultivating positive agency, client, vendor, and property relationships
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Strategic problem solver - can see the possible impacts of a decision on many projects
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel amount: (20-45%). As such, a valid US passport will be required
• A highly driven and motivated individual
• Exceptional communicator and strong PowerPoint skills to deliver creative, clear documents to senior stakeholders
• Experience leading teams to exceed client expectations
• A commitment to developing talent underneath and around you
• Excellent Project Management skills with a high degree of numeracy and literacy
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally is a must; A valid passport or the ability to obtain a passport at a later date is required

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day planning, program development, and execution of client's global partnerships across major rights holders, leagues, and entertainment properties
• Oversee the development of program plans, partnership recommendations, finance trackers, and competitive documents and support the development of client's scopes of work
• Lead an integrated team including the implementation of project management routines, toolkits, internal timelines, and cross-agency partner timelines
• Oversee the management and development of the team
• Represent Octagon on cross-agency forums, presenting strategic recommendations and facilitating the engagement of internal specialists
• Oversight and management of direct reports, while also supporting career development
• Other related duties/projects as reasonably assigned
• Domestic & international travel to support client's programming; includes non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries