THE JOB / Account Manager, Soccer Sponsorship (Adult Beverage Client)

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

*** Candidates must live or be willing to relocate to the Greater New York area, with an expectation of hybrid work (3 days week) in one of our office locations in Stamford, CT or New York, NY and/or at client's NYC office.***

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Account Manager to join our fast-paced Client Services team, working on the management of one of FIFA’s Corporate Sponsors ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup!

The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing sports sponsorship deliverables, have strong soccer knowledge and experience within the sport, remarkable client servicing skills and the ability to work with external agencies. This person will report to the Group Director on the account and will support the Client Services team responsible for leading the day-to-day deliverables associated with the 2-year plan created for our longstanding FIFA partner, from a US perspective.

The role’s primary purpose is to provide exceptional project management skills ensuring processes are followed, results are being managed, approvals are received, and strict timelines are being met. Being able to proactively think and communicate updates (internally and externally) will be key. Having exceptional organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks at once, maintain strong client relationships, and attention to details will be crucial in this role.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

Act as a key member on the Client Services team supporting in the management of all aspects of this US partnership with FIFA
Assist in leading the day-to-day relationship with clients during weekly statuses by crafting agendas, contributing to the discussions providing real time updates and post-meeting notes
Create and maintain a status report to track all deliverables throughout all phases of partnership
Create and lead a US partnership toolkit utilized by all agency teams
Manage and track contractual asset inventories including creative development, FIFA approvals, and asset utilization
Contribute to cross-specialty delivery providing POVs, creative planning, concept development and channel plans relevant to client ROI
Assist in managing cross agency workflows to ensure contributions are delivered on time and measurement plans are met
Work to create and foster strong relationships with external partner agencies, properties, media and content partners (as needed)
Handle all aspects of Value in Kind deliverables
Assist in the project management of Host City relationships as needed
Support in the execution of asset deliverables pertaining to FIFA test event (in 2025) as needed
Support account billing processes including budget management and monthly reconciliations
Other administrator tasks as needed

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 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 WE’RE LOOKING FOR

4+ years of experience leading sponsorships for a brand, property, league/club, etc.
Strong understanding of the sport (soccer) and FIFA
Excellent track record working in client facing roles
Exceptional attention to detail; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while producing quality work within strict timelines
Strong self-starter with excellent team dynamics; outstanding sense to be proactive and jump in wherever needed
Excellent ability to work as part of a team while also able to tackle problems effectively and independently
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
Experience managing partner relationships including vendors, suppliers, and assets
Extraordinary proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
Exceptional work ethic, strong desire to succeed, and willingness to learn – intellectually curious
Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel amount: Moderate (20-45%)

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.