Octagon is hiring a
Director Growth

Summary

Join Octagon's team as a Director and play a critical role in driving new business acquisitions by prospecting future clients, developing engagement strategies, and building the brand through external marketing and communications efforts.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience with a sports-related agency, property, or sponsor brand in a marketing, sponsorship, or sales role
• Proficient at operating in highly collaborative and integrated teams
• Excels in research, composition, presentation, communication, and project management skills
• Broad practical knowledge of sports and entertainment brand partnerships, experiential activation, creative and content production, and sponsorship measurement
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Natural relationship builder and networker
• Possesses a network of sports industry contacts at properties and sponsor brands
• Enjoys researching, exploring, and learning about brands, agencies, and the sports and entertainment industry
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor junior-level staff members

Responsibilities

• Systematically identify and research top prospects at brands and properties
• Directly support a core team of senior executives with engagement strategies and tactics to connect with new business targets
• Led the development of compelling RFIs and RFPs through collaboration with colleagues across the organization, sound strategic approaches, and strong project management
• Develop strong internal relationships within Octagon R&CPMK and Interpublic Group to maintain a deep base of knowledge on agency capabilities, recent client work, networking opportunities, and collaborative growth potential
• Contribute to developing and implementing an annual plan to host clients and prospects at major industry events such as The Masters, Super Bowl, Tennis Grand Slams, All-Star Games, or conferences
• Cultivate relationships throughout the industry including current clients, prospective clients, and properties to continuously feed a pipeline of opportunities
• Lead efforts to track the advancements and movements of our competitors
• Support internal and external marketing and public relations activities such as social media content development, awards submissions, and thought leadership composition

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