Account Director, Tennis at Octagon

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Client Management, Communication, Sports Sponsorship, Event Marketing, Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Tennis Expertise, Presentation Skills, Creativity, Numeracy, Flexibility, Travel

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

THE JOB / Account Director, Client Services (Global Tennis) INTEGRATED MARKETING / 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, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA or Chicago, IL. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates with East Coast working hours as a prerequisite.*** Octagon is searching for an Account Director to join our team as a key leader across our client’s global Tennis partnerships. Are you a proven project manager & collaborative self-starter interested in working with a variety of internal partners and external agencies? Are you enthusiastic about tennis and have expertise in the space? In this role you’ll work closely with the account Vice President and lead the day-to-day project management and delivery our client’s global Tennis portfolio including the French Open, Wimbledon and ATP Finals! There will be a strong focus on project management and integration while working closely with senior clients and key partners. Overall, you'll be responsible for rights holder relationship management, client management, program project management and cross-agency and inter-agency collaboration. To be successful you’ll need to be an excellent communicator and understand global partnerships and activations. THE WORK YOU’LL DO Lead and oversee the day-to-day of the client’s global Tennis sponsorships Support client on overall sponsorship strategy & see through to execution Lead global project management of partnership across internal and external workstreams – leading integrated groups in the collaboration, planning and development of partnership execution Craft strategic recommendations for the sponsorships 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 Other related duties/projects as reasonably assigned Domestic & international travel to support client’s programming; includes non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends 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 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 A passion for and expertise in sports and entertainment and Tennis Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in sports sponsorship or experiential marketing Possesses significant (industry, property) marketing partnership/sponsorship experience, ideally within an agency setting and excel at handling expectations with multiple partners and managing complex projects Experience working with global rights holders, with Tennis experience strongly preferred Confident and comfortable presenting to senior clients and partners Keen sense of business process and project management, understanding 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 Experience overseeing executional deliverables and program activations across multiple projects A highly driven and motivated individual Exceptional communicator and strong PowerPoint skills to deliver creative, clear documents to senior stakeholders Experience leading teams to exceed client expectations Hands-on mentality Excellent Project Management skills with a high degree of numeracy and literacy Strong attention to detail Willingness and ability to travel internationally is a requirement; A valid passport, or the ability to obtain a passport at a later date is required Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Low (10-15%) The base range for this position is $70,000 – 90,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid 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 qualifications. 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. We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the day-to-day management of the client’s global Tennis sponsorships while supporting overall sponsorship strategy and execution. Manage relationships with key partners and ensure effective project management across various workstreams.