Account Executive (Client Services) (Home Improvement Client)

About the role

• Agency: Octagon
• Job Function: Consulting
• Job Subfunction: Sponsorship and Talent Consulting

The Job /

Client Services /

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

Octagon is looking for an Account Executive to assist in the planning and execution of three new partnerships and activations for a major Home Improvement client. This opportunity allows candidates to stretch their skillset across numerous Atlanta-based properties and sports.

As an Account Executive, you'll assist in managing day-to-day operations, support client communications, and help ensure flawless execution of sponsorship assets. You'll be a key contributor to program development, activation logistics, and cross-functional collaboration with your Account Manager and key players on the client team and property partners.

You will be required to work games and events as team schedules dictate throughout the year, including weekends and holidays.

The Work You'll Do

• Support execution of client's sponsorship portfolio, including tracking fulfillment of contractual assets
• Support all weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external stakeholders, including agendas and call notes
• Planning and execution of various on-site activities and operations (i.e. catering, security, staffing, shipping, etc.)
• Construct activation plans, sponsorship recaps, and other property-related documents, including budget reconciliation
• Liaise with internal Octagon teams and key client departments and client's agency partners (advertising, media, online, etc.) for related programming
• Oversee ticket management across all properties
• Regular, ongoing communication with day-to-day clients and program vendors

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.

Who We're Looking for

• A passion for and expertise in sports, entertainment, gaming, music and/or celebrity & lifestyle culture
• 1-2 years of agency/client service and/or sponsorship marketing experience, ideally in sports, entertainment, or event logistics
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Ability to balance multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Strong ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative and solve problems effectively and independently
• Ability and comfort level to connect with consumers, potential consumers or fans in an event setting
• A sense of business process and how marketing, communications, and events are used to impact the bottom line and drive brand objectives
• Ability to manage relationships with key vendors and partners (e.g. venues, properties, suppliers, etc.)
• Capacity to become knowledgeable on our client's industry, brand and product offerings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Low (0-15%)

Pay and benefits

This position pays $40,000, is overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

$40,000.00

To the extent permissible by local law, Omnicom's 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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