Senior Account Executive (Sports / CSR) (Financial Services Client)

• →Support integration across client, internal teams, and external partners, helping ensure sponsorship programs are executed seamlessly across experiential channels
• →Prepare necessary documents supporting strategic planning and ideation, sponsorship asset trackers, competitive reviews, POVs, property research, etc.
• →Assist in the coordination of projects with clients, external agency partners, and internal Octagon specialty groups.
• →Assist with the planning and execution of experiential marketing programs both in-person and virtual across multiple programs
• →Support the development of client relationships through proactive communication, clear reporting, and responsiveness to client needs
• →Develop a working knowledge and understanding of financial service client’s business initiatives and marketing trends, serving as a subject matter expert as you build your knowledge base
• →Manage documents such as budgets, status reports, inventory tracking, and meeting agenda and notes
• →Participate in brainstorms and creative ideation and provide research as requested
• →Additional projects as assigned

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?

• 2-4 years of experience in sports marketing and/or client management
• A passion and expertise in sports, CSR programs, entertainment, gaming, music, and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
• Able to foster relationships – internally and externally – and find opportunities to contribute to every interaction
• Coachable and willing to adapt to a fast-paced work environment, with a mentality that no job is too small or too big
• Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• A go-getter, you demonstrate initiative and embrace new challenges
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)

This position pays $50,000, is overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

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.