Account Manager (LATAM, Soccer Client Services) (Payment Services Client)

CLIENT SERVICES
Responsible for leading Octagon's client business and day-to‑day management of client programs.

Our headquarters are in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be hybrid work (3 days a week in office) in one of our office locations: Stamford, CT; New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Are you looking for the opportunity to lead a vast portfolio that includes sports, music, and entertainment properties?

Our client is an award‑winning global Payment Technology brand known for their iconic brand marketing position and initiatives. Their sponsorship programming covers various properties, ambassadors, and segments, showcasing their diversity and market strength.

We have an outstanding opportunity for an Account Manager to support sponsorship programs for our payment services client in the Latin American market. You will work alongside the Account Director as the day‑to‑day client lead, and have property management oversight and plan activation programs. This role will focus on managing and activating sponsorships across Soccer and Esports within Latin America—two of the brand's fastest‑growing passion platforms. You'll support client consulting services, activation concept development, implementation, and program measurement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Nurture and cultivate relationships with current clients.

Support the development of bespoke sponsorship presentations to educate/advise the region & maximize partnership value and activation.

Lead the planning, management, and execution of sponsorship activations across Soccer and Esports.

Be a forward thinker; anticipate industry trends, compile brilliant insights and research, and provide competitive analysis/points of view.

Cultivate & manage relationships with outside vendors and properties.

Produce written communications for clients, including event reports, case studies, competitive reports, etc.

Master property guidelines and sponsorship assets to advise the Latin American marketing clients.

Support strategy development and client recommendations aligned with business objectives.

Manage on‑site logistics, including event staffing, talent appearances, creative asset delivery, and post‑event recaps.

Oversee budget tracking, invoicing, and vendor coordination.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Have a passion for and expertise in sports, music, entertainment and are eager to stay up to date with developments in each industry.

3‑5 years in a traditional sponsorship marketing role; agency experience preferred.

Bilingual and able to speak, read, and write in Spanish and English.

Understand the cultural nuances of the Latin American region and apply that knowledge to advise clients accordingly.

Proven experience managing sports, entertainment, or gaming partnerships, ideally Soccer or Esports, with a strong understanding of the soccer landscape across Latin America.

Have a strong understanding of sports & entertainment passion territories, especially as it relates to Latin America, including knowledge of sponsorship dynamics and key stakeholders within LAC soccer markets.

A natural communicator, both verbally and in writing.

Organization skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, are outstanding.

Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are important.

Someone who loves working in sponsorship since it requires you to travel, work weekends, and untraditional hours (approximately 30% travel).

The base range for this position is $60,000 – $65,000.

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