Senior Account Executive (Client Services) (Business Consulting Client)

OAG Octagon•Stamford, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Octagon is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join their Client Services team. This role is responsible for leading Octagon’s client business and day-to-day management of client programs. The position is flexible in location, with a priority for candidates open to hybrid work (3 days a week in the office) in one of our East Coast office locations: Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Charlotte, NC, or Atlanta, GA. The role will support a technology consulting client’s U.S. Golf and NFL sponsorships, involving tracking partnership assets, developing activation plans, and supporting event strategy. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly organized, and possesses knowledge of golf, football, and an interest in technology. Strong communication, attention to detail, and relationship management skills are essential for managing partnership assets and stakeholders within the client’s sponsorship portfolio. The Senior Account Executive will work closely with the Account Director (Golf) and Group Director (NFL) and will have the opportunity to learn the business of each sport by collaborating with various organizations and industry experts.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in sports marketing and/or client management
A passion and expertise in sports, emerging technology, golf, or football
Ability to foster relationships – internally and externally – and find opportunities to contribute to every interaction
A standout colleague who is coachable, with a willingness to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and a mentality that no job is too small or too big
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
A go-getter, you demonstrate initiative and embrace new challenges
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Interest in the technology landscape

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day management of the client’s U.S. Golf and NFL partnerships
Assist in the development and execution of activation plans, annual playbooks, post-event recaps, and partnership deliverables
Develop and maintain supporting documentation including status reports, timelines, asset trackers, budgets, meeting materials, and executive presentations
Coordinate activation planning and execution across key NFL events, including the Super Bowl, NFL International Games, NFL Draft, Pro Bowl, Kickoff, and other league initiatives
Support the planning and management of activation, hospitality, talent, media, and content initiatives, including budget tracking and activation fund utilization
Assist in the preparation and coordination of materials required for talent and team deal procurement processes, including research, presentations, contracting support, and approval documentation
Develop and coordinate event logistics and planning materials for NFL and U.S. Golf programs, including “Know Before You Go” materials, run of shows, guest communications, event logistics, and other planning resources
Coordinate across internal and external client, agency, media, and property partners by managing timelines, tracking approvals, and helping ensure creative and content deliverables remain on schedule
Conduct property research, competitive analysis, and industry monitoring to support client recommendations, planning, and strategic decision-making
Provide project management support for hospitality planning and event operations by coordinating with internal teams, property partners, vendors, and clients throughout program planning and execution
Develop a strong working knowledge and understanding of the client’s business priorities, technology initiatives, and relevant marketing and industry trends
Perform other related duties as reasonably assigned