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Group Account Director, Client Services (Multiple Clients)

Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and oversee a global sponsorship program, driving strategy, day-to-day partner relations, cross-functional collaboration, and budget management across multi-market campaigns.

  • Lead sponsor strategy and programs across major partnerships
  • Manage client relationships with properties and vendors

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Leads and oversees the day-to-day of the client’s major global sponsorships
  • Support client on overall sponsorship strategy
  • Partner with internal specialty groups and spearhead the collaboration, planning, and development of all client programming to support the partnership
  • Drive cross functional project management to support integrated marketing campaigns and global ways of working
  • Craft strategic recommendations for the sponsorship campaign that are relevant, rooted in fan passions and aligned with both brand initiatives and the client target audience
  • Lead all aspects of the relationship with our key sponsorship partner(s) including the property and vendors, and be the key day-to-day point of contact on behalf of the client
  • Lead delivery, management, and development of core sponsorship branding assets and integrations
  • Build, manage, and track the program budget for internal reporting and client reports
  • Oversight and management of direct reports, while also supporting career development
  • Other related duties/projects as reasonably assigned

Requirements

  • Have a total of 10+ years experience working in account management, project management or client service at an agency, brand or sports or entertainment property
  • Strong ability to lead a diverse team, while helping all teammates under your care grow their careers
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
  • Confident and comfortable presenting to senior clients and partners
  • Keen sense of business process and how sports sponsorship, event marketing, communications, and events are used impacts the bottom line and drives brand objectives
  • Versatile and able to develop, create and implement POVs, strategic marketing plans and program development documents for several programs simultaneously
  • Have experience overseeing executional deliverables and program activations across multiple projects
  • Flexibility, willingness and ability to travel domestically & internationally and work weekends or holidays as needed. A valid passport is required. Anticipated travel amount is Moderate (20-45%)

Preferred

  • Experience working with global rights holders (preferred) and/or on global campaigns
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Octagon

STRATEGY. ADVERTISING. MARKETING.Octagon Media is a fast-growing advertising agency and marketing firm in Baton Rouge, La., that handles a variety of accounts throughout the Gulf South region of the United States. From mom-and-pop businesses to corporate giants, you name it, and our team does it all. Creative produced with purpose. Digital work that dazzles. Effective media plans that get your message heard. We are powered by sophisticated design, planning, and media buying technologies by subscribing to leading advertising software such as Strata, SRDS, SQAD, Scarborough, Nielsen TV, as well as Nielsen Radio. Using these tools, every member of Octagon works together to provide a strategic and creative approach to all we do. At the end of the day, our goal is to achieve results for our clients. We continue to evolve by exceeding client expectations and implementing state-of-the-art concepts. Our award-winning team brings passion and enthusiasm to every project. From traditional strategies to innovative magic, we are capable of handling your every need.

Founded in 2012
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
5 employees (4 in marketing)
www.octagonmedia8.com

Salaries

Posted range

$90K/yr – $120K/yr

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Marketing Team

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Median Career Experience
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Median Tenure
1.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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