Account Director, Client Services (Adult Beverage Client)

May 24

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Octagon

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We are Octagon. A global agency in sports, entertainment, and culture.

sports marketing • entertainment marketing • talent representation and management

501 - 1000

Description

• Leads and oversees the day-to-day of the client’s major global sponsorships • Support client on overall sponsorship strategy • Partner with internal specialty groups and spearhead the collaboration, planning, and development of all client programming to support the partnership • Drive cross functional project management to support integrated marketing campaigns and global ways of working • Craft strategic recommendations for the sponsorship campaign that are relevant, rooted in fan passions and aligned with both brand initiatives and the client target audience • Lead all aspects of the relationship with our key sponsorship partner(s) including the property and vendors, and be the key day-to-day point of contact on behalf of the client • Lead delivery, management, and development of core sponsorship branding assets and integrations • Build, manage, and track the program budget for internal reporting and client reports • 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

Requirements

• Possess significant (industry, property) marketing partnership/sponsorship experience, ideally within an agency setting and excel at handling expectations with multiple partners • Excellent Project Management skills, managing across several workstreams to connect all of the dots • A minimum of 7+ years’ experience in sports sponsorship or experiential marketing • Experience working with global rights holders (preferred) and/or on global campaigns • Confident and comfortable presenting to senior clients and partners • Keen sense of business process and how sports sponsorship, event marketing, communications, and events are used impacts the bottom line and drives brand objectives • Versatile and able to develop, create and implement POVs, strategic marketing plans and program development documents for several programs simultaneously • Have experience overseeing executional deliverables and program activations across multiple projects • A highly driven and motivated individual • Exceptional communicator • Experience leading teams to exceed client expectations • A commitment to developing talent underneath and around you • Hands-on mentality • Strong attention to detail • All applicants will need to provide proof of COVID vaccination or contact the organization’s HR team if eligible for an exemption. • Flexibility, willingness and ability to travel internationally and work weekends or holidays as needed. A valid passport is required. Anticipated travel amount is Moderate (20-45%)

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