Temporary Account Executive (Client Services)

Temporary Account Executive (Client Services)

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

WHERE YOU'LL 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 YOU'LL WORK

Contract Dates: Immediate start through December 31, 2026

Contract Type: W-2 Employment

THE WORK YOU'LL DO

The Account Executive will support a team in developing innovative sponsorship activations across our clients' sports and lifestyle programming. You'll work closely with both the agency and client team to support the program's 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 YOU'LL 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 WE'RE 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 $42,000 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.