Account Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Octagon is the global sports and entertainment content marketing arm of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE:IPG) and a pioneer and thought leader in sports, music and entertainment sponsorship consulting, athlete & personality representation and management, talent procurement, event management and hospitality.
Our more than 800 employees around the world enjoy dynamic, professional careers and growth opportunities in an environment that reinforces our guiding principle of Passion, Engagement and Results.

Position Summary:

This position will work closely with the Vice President and Account Director who oversee the strategy and entertainment marketing for a Payment Services client. This person will work with key players from the client team and agency partners to develop and manage programming for the Client's music and entertainment properties. The ideal candidate will have a strong Client Service and Sponsorship Property Management background. This candidate must be a multi-tasker, natural project manager and possess expertise in event development and execution.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Support plan development and lead agency execution of activities and programming related to client's Music and Entertainment sponsorship properties including (but not limited to):
o Client presentation development
o Create and manage cross-channel B-to-C programs and promotions
o Asset management, ticket allocation and audit oversight
o Liaison for approvals across creative/branding, PR , off line media, social media
o Manage program recaps
• Manage relationship with high-profile entertainment properties on behalf of clients and agency
• Event marketing development, management and execution (project plans, budget management, timelines etc.)
• Executive hospitality program development and management
• Support Account Director to guide marketing programs and partnerships to approval
• Prepare written communications for various organizations/clients, including program overviews, execution guides, etc.
• Liaison with client's other agency partners (advertising, media, online, etc.)
• Coordinate projects with outside vendors and internal resources
• Monitor and research competitive activity for existing clients and produce report of findings
• Travel and weekend/holiday work as needed

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Five or more years relevant agency, property management or equivalent corporate (client-side) experience
• Event management/corporate hospitality experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work for more than one manager at a time on multiple projects
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate initiative, and solve problems
• Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Octagon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V.