Remote Account Manager, Client Services (Financial Services Client)

Summary

Join Octagon as Account Manager, Client Services (Financial Services Client) and support client business, manage day-to-day operations, and develop programs across MLB, NFL, Motorsports, and soccer. Collaborate with clients, internal groups, and external agency partners to create play in the work, lives, and world.

Requirements

• A passion and expertise in sports, cause, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
• 4-6 years’ work experience in sports sponsorship and/or client management
• A savvy marketer and champion of fresh thinking
• The approach that no job is too small or too big
• A go-getter who demonstrates initiative and welcomes new challenges
• Ability to handle multiple programs simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• The ability to forecast and mitigate issues/challenges optimally
• A team builder and collaborator
• History of building positive relationships, both internally and externally – finding opportunities to contribute with every interaction
• Ability to lead client meetings, and partner conversations keeping all parties on task, on time and on budget
• Strong leadership presence, with the ability to communicate concisely, persuasively and optimally, through both written and verbal mediums
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher)

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day team functions to help the team succeed
• Work closely with financial services clients, sports teams, and leagues
• Work side-by-side with teammates in Insights & Strategy to arm and inform clients with appropriate data and critical strategic information
• Prepare necessary documents supporting strategic planning and ideation, sponsorship evaluations, competitive reviews, POVs, property research, etc
• Coordinate projects with agency partners and internal Octagon resources
• On select campaigns, serve as project lead and integrator overseeing cross functional teams. Work to include timelines, budgets, program plans, and recaps
• Represent client’s best interests with sponsored properties to improve existing investments, provide insights, and track contractual assets
• Develop a working knowledge and understanding of financial service client’s business initiatives and marketing trends, serving as a subject matter expert as you build your knowledge base
• Manage and oversee the development of one full-time employee
• Additional projects as assigned

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
• 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