Account Manager Client Services Soccer Home Improvement Client
Account Manager Client Services Soccer Home Improvement Client
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$ 60000 - 65000
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THE JOB / Account Manager Client Services (Soccer) (Home Improvement Client)
CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagons client business and daytoday management of client programs.
***Our headquarters is in Stamford CT but the location of this position is in Atlanta GA.***
Do you love soccer thrive in solving challenges with creative approaches and enjoy working in a fastpaced collaborative environment If so this may be the opportunity for you!
As our new Account Manager you will get to work on our clients 2026 FIFA World Cup partnership and help us bring it to life across North America. The right candidate will have strong soccer experience a proficient understanding of the retail industry and solid client service credentials. You enjoy being part of a large team possess strong problemsolving capabilities and are very solutions orientated.
To excel in this role you are a selfstarter good multitasker quick learner able to work fast and efficiently and build strong relationships with our daytoday clients. The responsibilities for this position will require travel to attend client meetings live event executions and work on the weekends.
THE WORK YOULL DO
- Help our client develop and execute their new 2026 FIFA World Cup Partnership across North America.
- Manage specific aspects of this new partnership across multiple client channels and internal Octagon specialty groups.
- Client and vendor management with very detailed program budget oversight.
- Develop workflow timelines planning documents program guides and measurement plans.
- Lead client and agency meetings while utilizing project trackers to ensure all deadlines are properly followed and met.
- Work with and establish strong trusted relationships with agency partners properties media and content partners.
- Play a role in helping Octagon meet its key financial goals on a yearly basis.
- Other Administrative duties as assigned.
THE BIGGER TEAM YOULL JOIN
Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Sports Octagon is the global sports entertainment and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic 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 WERE LOOKING FOR
- 4 to 6 years of experience within the soccer industry working on brand marketing campaigns and onsite activation programs.
- Strong understanding of the regional and global soccer landscape specifically FIFA.
- Past experience working with a retail brand and/or client is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under short deadlines as part of a dynamic team.
- Strong organization and communications skills (both written and verbal).
- Experience creating and properly managing program budget and timelines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and PowerPoint).
- Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate 2045
L3: Based on an annual salary of $60000 $65000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on among other factors actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employees/applicants background pertinent experience and qualifications.
Octagons comprehensive benefit package includes:
- Unlimited PTO policy we understand you need time for play!
- Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options. Pet Insurance for those who need it too!
- Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy 12 weeks) with eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status
- Access to our parent company (IPG) Savings plan 401K program) with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Pretax Transportation/Commuter Benefits and Parent Travel Program
- Dedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership Employee Assistance Program (CCA) and more
- Discount portal for everyday goods and services
- Employee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiatives
- Personal Development programs
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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
