Temporary Account Executive (Client Services)

Agency:

Octagon

Job Function:

Non Standard Job Profiles

Job Subfunction:

Contingent

Job Description:

THE JOB / Temporary Account Executive (Client Services)

CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagons client business and day-to-day management of client programs.

WHERE YOULL WORK

Our headquarters are in Stamford CT but the location of this position can be flexible with priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days week in the office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford CT New York NY Charlotte NC Atlanta GA Chicago IL and Los Angeles CA. We will not consider remote applications for this position.

WHEN YOULL WORK

Contract Dates: Immediate start through December 31 2026

Contract Type: W-2 Employment

THE WORK YOULL DO

The Account Executive will support a team in developing innovative sponsorship activations across our clients sports and lifestyle programming. Youll work closely with both the agency and client team to support the programs development planning documents and execution of various partnerships across a spectrum of sports entertainment and cultural platforms! The ideal candidate will have an interest in sports entertainment gaming music or celebrity and lifestyle culture and demonstrate excellent organizational skills attention to detail and a proactive approach to supporting the team. With responsibilities that include oversight of event documentation reporting and measurement and on-site support this role offers an excellent foundation for professional growth within the dynamic world of sponsorships and partnerships. The position requires a team-oriented mindset with the ability to take the initiative and solve problems independently as needed.

This position will be exposed to high-profile partners and expected to collaborate with internal teammates agency colleagues and preferred vendors. The ideal candidate is one who thrives in a team environment has a passion for learning and getting better every day creating cool experiences flourishes in a dynamic pace loves details and takes pride in doing what it takes to get the job done.

• Support data allocation tracking and measurement for client portfolio of events on a global scale
• Assist with the organization and tracking of sponsorship assets and talent/ambassador utilization as needed
• Support the creation of reports presentations and documents including but not limited to 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 invoices & PO processing and maintaining accurate and up to date financial records
• Aid in various other administrative tasks as requested

THE BIGGER TEAM YOULL JOIN

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

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

• 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
• Knowledge or experience of running and endurance space preferred though not required
• 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 organizational skills with the ability to manage time and prioritize 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
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)

This position pays an annualized rate of $42000 and is overtime-eligible.

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.

$42000.00

To the extent permissible by local law Omnicoms policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.

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Required Experience:

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