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THE JOB / Senior Account Executive (Client Services) (Business Consulting Client)

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 East Coast office locations -- Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Charlotte, NC, or Atlanta, GA.***

Are you looking for a dynamic role in client services? Does the thought of growing your career in sports partnerships excite you? Do you have a passion for the NFL, golf, and technology? Well then, this may be the right role for you!

We're looking for a Senior Account Executive to help support a technology consulting client's U.S. Golf and NFL sponsorships. You'll work alongside our client's sponsorship team and help support the management of two major partnerships, including tracking partnership assets and activation funds, developing activation plans & recaps, and supporting event strategy & programming.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, highly organized multitasker who has knowledge of golf & football and an interest in the technology landscape. This position requires excellent communication and documentation skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage partnership assets and build relationships across a variety of stakeholders to support the client's growing sponsorship portfolio.

The Senior Account Executive will work closely with the Account Director (Golf) and Group Director (NFL), who lead all aspects of these client partnerships and support the broader sponsorship portfolio. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn the business of each sport by working with various organizations, subject matter experts, and established partners within the industry. You'll work alongside teammates who are just as passionate about what they do as you are.

THE WORK YOU'LL DO

• Support the day-to-day management of the client's U.S. Golf and NFL partnerships
• Assist in the development and execution of activation plans, annual playbooks, post-event recaps, and partnership deliverables, while developing and maintaining supporting documentation including status reports, timelines, asset trackers, budgets, meeting materials, and executive presentations
• Coordinate activation planning and execution across key NFL events, including the Super Bowl, NFL International Games, NFL Draft, Pro Bowl, Kickoff, and other league initiatives
• Support the planning and management of activation, hospitality, talent, media, and content initiatives, including budget tracking and activation fund utilization
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of materials required for talent and team deal procurement processes, including research, presentations, contracting support, and approval documentation
• Develop and coordinate event logistics and planning materials for NFL and U.S. Golf programs, including "Know Before You Go" materials, run of shows, guest communications, event logistics, and other planning resources
• Coordinate across internal and external client, agency, media, and property partners by managing timelines, tracking approvals, and helping ensure creative and content deliverables remain on schedule
• Conduct property research, competitive analysis, and industry monitoring to support client recommendations, planning, and strategic decision-making
• Provide project management support for hospitality planning and event operations by coordinating with internal teams, property partners, vendors, and clients throughout program planning and execution
• Develop a strong working knowledge and understanding of the client's business priorities, technology initiatives, and relevant marketing and industry trends
• Perform other related duties as reasonably assigned

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.

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 2-4 years of experience in sports marketing and/or client management
• A passion and expertise in sports, emerging technology, golf, or football
• Ability to foster relationships - internally and externally - and find opportunities to contribute to every interaction
• A standout colleague who is coachable, with a willingness to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and a mentality that no job is too small or too big
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• A go-getter, you demonstrate initiative and embrace new challenges
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Low (0-15%)

This position pays $50,000, is overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

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.

$50,000

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. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom's corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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