Account Manager, Team Sports Sponsorship - Stamford, United States - Circa - Ipg Dxtra
Description
THE JOB / Account Manager, Team Sports Sponsorship-Client Services (Payment Services Client)CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagon's client business and day-to-day management of client programs.
Do you have an insider's understanding of the NY market? Can you lead a team to victory? Are you equally comfortable pitching strategy recommendations and pitching in at events? If so, you're in luck.
We're looking for a dynamic Account Manager to play an integral role on our payment services team via the management and implementation of various team sport partnerships across the country in a robust sponsorship portfolio.
You'll be the main point of contact for our client and guide them through yearlong strategic planning/development, property management, marketing promotion/activation of partnership benefits, event management with on-site support, and return on investment tracking/reporting, all while contributing to the overall account and new projects.
This position will allow someone to work cross-functionally with client business units to develop compelling sponsorship programming and drive marketing initiatives with our baseball partners.
Our future Account Manager should be someone with experience leading and activating major sponsorship programs, coupled with a customer-centric attitude possessing the social savvy required to work across multiple marketing disciplines.
Team Sports Sponsorship experience is required.While based in our Stamford, CT office, working in this role involves domestic travel as necessary to events and client/partner meetings.
This position requires excellent communication and time management skills, creativity, proactivity, acute attention to detail, and an ability to work well on a team.
THE WORK YOU'LL DOBuild and cultivate positive client relationshipsServe as a reliable agency contact for client sponsorship team, internal client departments and agency partnersLead day-to-day management of NY-based partnerships along with other client initiatives across the countryDevelop, coordinate and implement integrated sponsorship activations and events, initiatives and campaigns using client's sponsorship portfolio and assetsSupport MLB partnership, including integrated programmingSupport and grow key relationships with property partners and vendorsCommunicate and implement yearly client objectives and strategySupervise website-driven partnership content/offers with property partnersManage approvals for creative, advertising, marketing and media integrationPrepare program documentation and wrap-up reports including results tracking for season and key eventsManage and participate in weekly status meetings by crafting agendas, driving the discussion, and providing recap summariesAssist in asset management (i.e., audit compliance, ticket allocations, and financial tracking)Keep an eye on new business opportunities and monitor industry news and trendsTravel as necessary including weekend and/or holidays as needed, around 20% and mostly within the NY marketTHE BIGGER TEAM YOU'LL JOINOctagon 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 5+ years of experience, in the entertainment, sports sponsorship properties/leagues/teams/clubs, or event marketing industries; Payment Services industry experience/knowledge a plusA strong background in client-facing roles, preferably with increasing responsibilityDeep understanding of the sports sponsorship spaceCapacity to become knowledgeable on our client's industry, brand, and product offeringExperience in creating exceptional integrated marketing programmingProperty management experience including:evaluation, negotiation, legal and partner managementA keen sense of what is going on in the New York area with the ability to provide current trending recommendationsAttentiveness to detail; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while producing quality work within strict timelinesStrong self-starter with excellent team dynamics; outstanding sense to be proactive and jump in wherever neededDemonstrated ability to work as part of a team while also able to tackle problems effectively and independentlyStrong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
Exceptional work ethic, strong desire to succeed, and willingness to learn - intellectually curiousExtraordinary proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)A 'no job is too small' attitudeAbility to take direction and run with itAll applicants will need to provide proof of COVID vaccination or contact the organization's HR team if eligible for an exemption.
Where an employee or prospective employee ispaid 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 qualificationsOctagon's comprehensive benefit package includes:
Unlimited PTO policy - we understand you need time for playCompetitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options.
Pet Insurance for those who need it tooGenerous Family and Parental Leave Policy (12 weeks) with eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver statusAccess to our parent company (IPG) Savings plan (401K program) with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Pretax Transportation/Commuter Benefits and Parent Travel ProgramDedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program (CCA) and moreDiscount portal for everyday goods and servicesEmployee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiativesPersonal Development programsOctagon 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.
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