Sponsorship Strategist

Summary

Join Octagon's Sponsorship Strategy team as a Strategist and contribute to developing impactful investment recommendations for clients. This role involves advising on partnerships, conducting research, and crafting data-driven narratives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze data from various sources, and build engaging presentations. The ideal candidate possesses 1-3 years of experience (agency experience or a graduate degree is a plus), strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of meaningful experience; agency experience a plus or grad degree a plus in lieu of experience
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities
• You are analytical and inquisitive by nature with strong attention to detail
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Client-facing verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of relevant trends in consumer, content, marketing, and sports landscapes
• Someone who enjoys getting their hands dirty in the data and has experience in working with syndicated databases, primary research, or other forms of data and research analysis

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks and responsibilities required with conscientiousness to produce high-quality, accurate results
• Build and deliver reports and presentations that are rooted in data, engaging, and measurable to effectively communicate findings and provide client recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional research, analytics, creative and activation teams
• Develop insights from quantitative, qualitative, and syndicated data sources to help understand the industry, competition, target audience, and more
• Build surveys and analyze results, and track and evaluate partnership effectiveness through customizable measurement programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Agency experience
• Grad degree

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