Temporary Account Executive (Client Services)

About the Role The Temporary Account Executive sits within Octagon's Client Services team, which is responsible for leading the agency's client business and the day-to-day management of client programmes. The role supports a team in developing innovative sponsorship activations across clients' sports and lifestyle programming, working closely with both agency and client teams on programme development, planning documents and the execution of partnerships across sports, entertainment and cultural platforms. Responsibilities include oversight of event documentation, reporting and measurement, and on-site support, with exposure to high-profile partners and collaboration with internal teammates, agency colleagues and preferred vendors. This is a temporary W-2 contract position running from an immediate start through 31 December 2026.
Key Responsibilities Support a team in developing innovative sponsorship activations across clients' sports and lifestyle programming
Support data allocation, tracking and measurement for a client portfolio of events on a global scale
Assist with the organisation and tracking of sponsorship assets and talent/ambassador utilisation as needed
Support the creation of reports, presentations and documents, including post-event reports, event briefs, staffing schedules and activation plans
Help manage weekly project plans and share comprehensive notes from weekly calls, as assigned
Assist with event and industry research requests upon client request
Support finance administration including budget management, invoice and PO processing, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
Collaborate with internal teammates, agency colleagues and preferred vendors
Aid in various other administrative tasks as requested
Required Experience & Qualifications 1+ years of relevant experience in account management or client services, ideally within sports, entertainment or related industries
A strong work ethic and the initiative to proactively support team efforts and take on new tasks
A genuine interest in and enthusiasm for sports, entertainment, gaming, music, or celebrity and lifestyle culture
A self-starter with a willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment
An eagerness to assist in creating high-quality work and reports, with a keen eye for detail
Ability to handle basic administrative tasks and support multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time and prioritise effectively
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word
A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to contribute to team efforts with a 'no job is too small' mentality
A team-oriented mindset, with the ability to take the initiative and solve problems independently as needed
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed, with an anticipated moderate travel level of 20-45%
Preferred Skills Knowledge or experience of the running and endurance space, preferred though not required
Workplace Hybrid working with three days per week in the office, with priority given to candidates open to hybrid work
Office locations include Stamford, CT; New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; and Los Angeles, CA
Remote applications will not be considered for this position
Omnicom policy requires employees to work in the office a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager
Salary $42,000 Per year (annualised rate); the position is overtime-eligible
About the Company Octagon is the global sports, entertainment and experiential marketing arm of the Omnicom Group, and has been recognised as one of the 'Best Places to Work in Sports'. The agency describes its people as Playmakers, finding insightful, bold ways to create play in their work, their lives and the world, and believes in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for its clients and talent. Octagon positions itself as fans of sports, entertainment and culture at large, an expertise that allows it to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.

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