Account Manager; Music & Lifestyle); Services Client

Account Manager (Music & Lifestyle) (Payment Services Client)

Los Angeles, California, United States of America
· Octagon
· Full time

Requisition : R14181

Octagon

Sponsorship and Talent Consulting

THE JOB / Account Manager (Music & Lifestyle) (Payment Services Client)

CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagon’s client business and day-to-day management of client programs.

Fuel your passion for music & entertainment! Lead high-profile consumer brand accounts as an Account Manager on our dynamic music & entertainment team. Drive impactful partnerships, talent deals, and experiential activations, shaping culture and connecting brands with passionate audiences. If you’re a culturally connected leader with a strong POV and a proven track record in the entertainment partnership space, we want to hear from you!

As Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and executing innovative partnership and experiential activation strategies for major consumer brands within the music and entertainment space. This role requires a strong understanding of the consumer landscape, proven experience in managing successful campaigns, and the ability to represent a well-informed POV backed by industry relationships. You’ll be a key contributor to an integrated marketing team, providing exceptional client service while collaborating effectively with peers.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Drive Creative & Strategic Vision:
  Generate innovative ideas, strategies, and POVs for client accounts, leveraging emerging trends across the music and entertainment landscape
• Lead Partnership & Activation Execution:
  Manage all aspects of partnerships and experiential activations, from concept development and contract negotiation to on-site execution and post-event analysis
• Deliver Compelling Client Communication:
  Effectively articulate ideas and strategies to clients through persuasive presentations
• Manage Projects & Resources Efficiently:
  Balance multiple projects, assets, and contracts while ensuring quality control across all deliverables
• Cultivate Key Relationships:
  Develop and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, talent teams and properties
• Understand & Support Client Objectives:
  Develop in-depth knowledge of client’s sponsorship portfolio and business initiatives to align strategies with their overall goals
• Mentor & Collaborate for Team Success:
  Provide guidance and support to junior team members while actively collaborating with the broader team to foster a positive and productive environment

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 Play makers – 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 s 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

• 4-5 years of relevant work experience in marketing or a related field; agency experience is preferred
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Proven experience in experiential activation, creative ideation, client service and project management for brands of all sizes
• Ability to effectively manage the needs of multiple clients simultaneously
• Established connections and experience within the music and/or…