Account Manager (Client Services) (Management Services Client)
Octagon, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
THE JOB / Account Manager (Client Services) (Management Services Client)
Our headquarters are in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days week in office) in one of our office locations – Stamford, CT or New York, NY.
CLIENT SERVICES Responsible for leading Octagon's client business and day-to-day management of client programs.
We are looking for an Account Manager to execute the golf sponsorship platform of a fortune 500 company. This is a great opportunity for anyone with a passion for golf, working alongside talent, and the ability to manage multiple projects with acute attention to detail! This individual must have a proven background in client services and project management.
This person will work closely with the Vice Presidents who lead all aspects of the client account within the sport sponsorship, title sponsorship and ambassador space, along with key players on the client team and their agency and property partners.
THE WORK YOU'LL DO
Implement client's sponsorship portfolio, including a title sponsorship, branded and custom content coordination, media strategy & execution, brand ambassador contractual fulfillment, as well as continuous portfolio evaluation
Lead all logistics of brand ambassador relationship, including athlete appearances including lodging, transportation, food and beverage, production services, and more
Help co-lead client's events, including branded integration, athlete appearances, guest communication, golf course logistics, etc.
Lead all weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external constituents, including continuous management of client budget
Serve as a trusted and reliable agency contact for client sponsorship team, player agents, internal client departments and client's agency partners
Ensure contractual compliance and fulfillment of sponsorship assets, and handle the day-to-day logistics of implementing various property elements
Ensure various agency partners are aligned and advised on timelines, as well as keep projects moving alongside target timelines and budgets
Supervision of junior staff, including full time and limited term positions
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
A minimum of 5 years of sponsorship marketing and/or experience in managing marketing platforms
A standout colleague who is curious not only to grow in your job but also wants to help others and learn the different parts of the business
You are eager to learn, grow and raise your hand for projects and navigating client requests
A problem solver – you recognize problems before they happen and have solutions ready to go
A self-starter with the ability to get going quickly and juggle multiple projects on tight timelines
Previous work shows you know what it takes to make connections with clients and are flexible and adaptable in working with various personalities
Sufficient understanding of the golf industry
Experience in managing, and forecasting against, a budget
Experience leading and growing junior staff
Passionate to make an overall account contribution with new projects and ideas
Excellent communication, writing and client service skills
Excellent organizational skills and acute attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Low (0-15%)
The base range for this position is $60,000 – 65,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background pertinent experience, and qualifications.
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.
We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
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CLIENT SERVICES Responsible for leading Octagon's client business and day-to-day management of client programs.
We are looking for an Account Manager to execute the golf sponsorship platform of a fortune 500 company. This is a great opportunity for anyone with a passion for golf, working alongside talent, and the ability to manage multiple projects with acute attention to detail! This individual must have a proven background in client services and project management.
This person will work closely with the Vice Presidents who lead all aspects of the client account within the sport sponsorship, title sponsorship and ambassador space, along with key players on the client team and their agency and property partners.
THE WORK YOU'LL DO
Implement client's sponsorship portfolio, including a title sponsorship, branded and custom content coordination, media strategy & execution, brand ambassador contractual fulfillment, as well as continuous portfolio evaluation
Lead all logistics of brand ambassador relationship, including athlete appearances including lodging, transportation, food and beverage, production services, and more
Help co-lead client's events, including branded integration, athlete appearances, guest communication, golf course logistics, etc.
Lead all weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external constituents, including continuous management of client budget
Serve as a trusted and reliable agency contact for client sponsorship team, player agents, internal client departments and client's agency partners
Ensure contractual compliance and fulfillment of sponsorship assets, and handle the day-to-day logistics of implementing various property elements
Ensure various agency partners are aligned and advised on timelines, as well as keep projects moving alongside target timelines and budgets
Supervision of junior staff, including full time and limited term positions
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
A minimum of 5 years of sponsorship marketing and/or experience in managing marketing platforms
A standout colleague who is curious not only to grow in your job but also wants to help others and learn the different parts of the business
You are eager to learn, grow and raise your hand for projects and navigating client requests
A problem solver – you recognize problems before they happen and have solutions ready to go
A self-starter with the ability to get going quickly and juggle multiple projects on tight timelines
Previous work shows you know what it takes to make connections with clients and are flexible and adaptable in working with various personalities
Sufficient understanding of the golf industry
Experience in managing, and forecasting against, a budget
Experience leading and growing junior staff
Passionate to make an overall account contribution with new projects and ideas
Excellent communication, writing and client service skills
Excellent organizational skills and acute attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Low (0-15%)
The base range for this position is $60,000 – 65,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background pertinent experience, and qualifications.
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.
We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
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