Account Manager, Team Sports Sponsorship; Services Client

Account Manager, Team Sports Sponsorship-Client Services (Payment Services Client)

Responsible for leading Octagon’s client business and day-to-day management of client programs. Act as the main point of contact for our client and guide them through yearlong strategic planning and development, property management, marketing promotion/activation of partnership benefits, event management with on-site support, and return on investment tracking/reporting, while contributing to overall account growth and new projects.

• Build and cultivate positive client relationships.
• Serve as a reliable agency contact for client sponsorship team, internal client departments and agency partners.
• Lead day‑to‑day management of NY‑based partnerships along with other client initiatives across the country.
• Develop, coordinate and implement integrated sponsorship activations and events, initiatives and campaigns using client’s sponsorship portfolio and assets.
• Support MLB partnership, including integrated programming.
• Support and grow key relationships with property partners and vendors.
• Communicate and implement yearly client objectives and strategy.
• Supervise website‑driven partnership content/offers with property partners.
• Manage approvals for creative, advertising, marketing and media integration.
• Prepare program documentation and wrap‑up reports including results tracking for season and key events.
• Manage and participate in weekly status meetings by crafting agendas, driving the discussion, and providing recap summaries.
• Assist in asset management (e.g., audit compliance, ticket allocations, and financial tracking).
• Keep an eye on new business opportunities and monitor industry news and trends.
• Travel as necessary, including weekend and/or holidays, around 20% and mostly within the NY market.

• 5+ years of experience in the entertainment, sports sponsorship properties/leagues/teams/clubs, or event marketing industries;
  Payment Services industry experience/knowledge a plus.
• A strong background in client‑facing roles, preferably with increasing responsibility.
• Deep understanding of the sports sponsorship space.
• Capability to become knowledgeable on our client’s industry, brand, and product offering.
• Experience in creating exceptional integrated marketing programming.
• Property management experience including evaluation, negotiation, legal and partner management.
• Knowledge of the New York area and ability to provide current trending recommendations.
• Attentiveness to detail and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting strict timelines.
• Strong self‑starter with excellent team dynamics; a proactive, “no job is too small” attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team while also tackling problems effectively and independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Exceptional work ethic, strong desire to succeed, and willingness to learn – intellectually curious.
• Extraordinary proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Ability to take direction and run with it.

All applicants will need to provide proof of COVID vaccination or contact the organization’s HR team if eligible for an exemption.