Senior Account Executive (Global Sponsorships) (Payment Services Client)

Octagon•Stamford, CT

22d•$50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Octagon is looking for a qualified and driven Senior Account Executive to support the management of a diverse sponsorship portfolio as well as provide asset management support associated with the client’s global properties and ambassadors. The candidate will support partnerships across multiple passion verticals and will have the opportunity to work with clients and colleagues across the globe. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, and experience in client services. The position has project management responsibilities and requires a desire to work as part of a team with the capability to tackle problems independently. Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group. We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent. We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world. The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?

Requirements

An impressive work ethic with the initiative to consistently go above and beyond
A passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
2-4 years of account management or client services experience working with sports & entertainment properties, leagues and/or teams and an understanding of the sports sponsorship space
Resourceful and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to provide quality work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict timelines
Demonstration of persistence to ensure client’s questions and reports are delivered in a timely and thorough manner
Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously while working as both part of a team and independently
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
A positive demeanor, with a “no job is too small” approach
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Low (0-15%)

Nice To Haves

Fluency in multiple languages a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as a reliable agency contact for client sponsorship, internal client departments, and agency partners
Assess and provide ongoing support to client on sponsorship portfolio construction and utilization
Interpret data, analyze results, and assist with the creation of key presentations and documents to include but not limited to quarterly reports, year in review wrap up report, competitive reports, and best practice case studies
Support with weekly updates and action steps across ambassadors/properties
Assist with the management and tracking of requests and utilization of contractual assets across global ambassadors and properties
Support Group Account Director with asset and client management responsibilities and deliverables
Help with the management of the online system used to upload assets, track, manage and fulfill orders
Assist with the development and management of the online system used to upload, track, manage and approve ambassador asset utilization
Contribute to weekly status meetings by participating in the discussion, providing recap summaries, and discussing ongoing projects
Provide support to system users and gather/filter raised issues, as needed
Keep up on cultural moments across sport around the globe
Provide general sponsorship property support across client portfolio