THE JOB / Account Executive (Team Sports Sponsorships) (Payment Services Client)

CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagon’s client business and day-to-day management of client programs.

***This position will be based in our Los Angeles, CA office with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days a week in the office).***

Octagon is looking for an Account Executive to join our team to support a major payment services client and their US Team Sport sponsorships. In this position, you will help to manage and execute our client’s partnerships in the NFL and MLB by collaborating with Octagon’s internal client divisions, external vendors, agencies, and clients themselves. Additionally, this role offers a unique opportunity to learn strategic operations and develop an understanding of the client’s consumer marketing programming. Our ideal candidate will be highly organized and motivated, detail oriented, eager to learn how partnerships impact our clients’ business objectives and a great communicator.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Act as day-to-day contact for key clients, partners, vendors, and customers and build trust through consistent delivery and professional communication
• Develop a working knowledge of client business, brand guidelines, marketing priorities to help ensure programs ladder up to broader objectives
• Manage hospitality and premium experience assets across several team partnerships
• Maintain and seek creative ways to enhance partner relationships, as well as vendors and properties
• Manage approvals of sponsorship branding and messaging onsite and in digital collateral
• Lead numerous projects simultaneously, managing smaller-scale turn-key event experiences and supporting large scale custom event experiences while ensuring timelines are met
• Own finance paperwork and documentation (Creation of POs and job codes, adding new vendors into our systems and accurate time/expense tracking)
• Develop post event wrap-up emails and decks to clients directly following events and compile end of year recaps
• Attend events while serving as a main point of contact for vendors, guests, client and partners
• Handle weekly updates and action steps across main sponsorship property
• Manage digital experiences, content management, and approvals across verticals and ambassadors supported
• Learn and master the client’s asset management system, ensuring key sponsorship assets are requested, tracked, and utilized in strict compliance with established processes and protocols

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN

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?

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 1+ year(s) agency/client service experience and/or marketing experience, ideally in sponsorship, sports, or entertainment
• A clear and efficient communicator, both verbally and in writing, who can create client-ready documents such as agendas and recaps
• Attention to detail and strong work ethic, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality work, while adhering to strict timelines (ex: reporting documents, client facing decks, budgets)
• A standout colleague who loves to share their opinion and solve problems but can also work independently
• An outgoing person who can help maintain relationships with key partners, clients, and vendors
• Strong project management skills and ability to listen attentively to client needs and proactively recommend solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel amount: Low (0-15%)

This position pays $40,000, is overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

Octagon’s comprehensive benefit package includes:

• 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 

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.