Senior Account Manager (Venue and Team Sports Partnerships) (Financial Services Client)

Octagon

2d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

As a Senior Account Manager within Octagon’s Client Services team, you will lead day-to-day management of a major financial services client and its portfolio of premier U.S. sports partnerships, including MLB, NFL, NBA, NASCAR, and NHL. You will help shape strategic direction, oversee partnership planning and activation, and ensure seamless execution across multiple internal teams and external partners. If you are energized by sports, partnership marketing, and bringing bold ideas to life, this role is an opportunity to work at the center of some of the world’s most iconic sports properties.

Requirements

5-6 years of work with an agency, brand, or property on integrated brand campaigns, specifically within U.S. domestic and global sports
Passion and expertise in sports, CSR, entertainment, gaming, music, and/or lifestyle culture
Experience delivering integrated sponsorship activations and campaigns
Strong presentation development skills for senior audiences
Track record of success at cultivating positive agency client, vendor and property relationships
Proven ability to manage multiple programs, timelines, and teams under pressure
A people-centric leader who values collaboration and team building
Coachable, adaptable, and eager to work in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Willingness to travel domestically and work weekends/holidays as needed (20–30% travel)

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the team that serves as the primary day-to-day contact for the client across their sports sponsorship portfolio.
Lead communications across internal teams, partner organizations, and external agencies to keep programs aligned and moving forward.
Work closely with clients and league/team partners to translate goals into best-in-class activations.
Support the development of partnership strategies, activation plans, and measurement frameworks.
Collaborate with Strategy and Insights teams to evaluate existing partnerships, assess new opportunities, and provide data-backed recommendations.
Counsel clients on league, team, and fan insights to guide decision-making.
Manage the coordination of activation timelines, project plans, partner deliverables, and cross-agency workflows.
Maintain accurate program documentation, including status reports, tracking tools, meeting agendas, and recaps.
Ensure all assets—digital, on-site, experiential, and media—are properly tracked, managed, and fulfilled.
Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas that enhance partnership storytelling and engagement.
Provide research and insights that inform program development.
Assist on other events, programs, or research needs as directed.
Uphold Octagon’s standards of organization, communication, and attention to detail in all client-facing work.