Account Trainee (Team Sports Sponsorship) (Payment Services Client)

Responsibilities

• CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagon’s client business and day-to-day management of client programs.
• Our headquarters are in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days a week in the office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT or New York, NY.***
• We’re looking for our new Account Trainee who will support the implementation of a robust U.S. baseball sponsorship portfolio and an MLS team. This position will be part of a team responsible for the planning, execution, and activation of all client events and promotions on an ongoing basis.
• Responsibilities include managing administrative documents, property management support, event management (both on-site and virtual), and return on investment tracking/reporting, all while proactively contributing to the overall account and new projects.
• The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team and will collaborate with various internal teams and divisions, client partners/vendors, consumers, and clients.
• Strong team dynamic skills, time management, excellent organizational skills, and great interpersonal skills are required for this position.
• Although this is a temporary position, it requires full-time hours, including some weekends, nights, and holiday travel/work.
• This position offers an opportunity to be exposed to top client service work including account management, client engagement, and event planning while having the ability to participate in brainstorming sessions, work with budgets/Excel, create presentations (PowerPoint), and learn valuable research/competitive analysis skills!
• Support account team on improving the value of the sponsorships/programs through planning, implementation, and measurement/evaluation
• Assist with ticket/inventory processing, vendor management, and property research

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in sports management, marketing or related field
• Experience in the communications, advertising or marketing industries. Previous event marketing experience a strong plus
• Desire to learn and develop a career in sports & entertainment or experiential marketing
• Capacity to become knowledgeable on our clients’ industry, brand and product offering
• Attentiveness to detail; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while producing quality work within strict timelines
• Strong self-starter with excellent team dynamics; exceptional sense to be proactive and jump in wherever needed
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team while also able to solve problems effectively and independently
• Collaborative in nature with a “no job is too small” positive approach
• Ability to take direction and run with it
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)

Preferred

• Presentation or public speaking experience a plus
• Experience in the communications, advertising or marketing industries. Previous event marketing experience a strong plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in sports management, marketing or related field