Analyst, Sponsorship Valuation

• Assist with – and at times lead – all phases of sponsorship valuations, including research, data modeling, analysis, and production of client presentations 
• Learn Octagon’s sponsorship valuation methodology and workshop approaches that drive it forward
• Enter deals and valuation data into a database of partnership data and identify insights to the benefit of Octagon and its clients
• Develop an understanding of our clients’ business and marketing needs 
• Work with the strategy team on additional projects, as assigned 
• Collect competitive and market data, and present relevant insights as actionable strategies for brands or properties

Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Omnicom 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?

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in sponsorship, analytics or consulting 
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities 
• Formal education or previous professional experience in an analytical and/or insights-driven field (could include economics, marketing, statistics and/or advanced math/stats courses)
• A process-oriented thinker who thrives on quantifying abstract concepts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to convey complex ideas in a straightforward way
• Comfort driving and executing several initiatives simultaneously
• A highly motivated self-starter who is intellectually curious
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel proficiency, and data visualization experience. Experience in SQL, R a plus

The base range for this position is $50,000 - 60,000. 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