Account Trainee, Team Sports/Golf Sponsorship (Payment Services Client)

THE JOB / Account Trainee-Team Sports/Golf Sponsorship (Payment Services Client)

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

We’re looking for our new Account Trainee who will support the implementation of a robust U.S. baseball sponsorship portfolio, an MLS team, and key golf properties such as the PGA TOUR for a major payment systems client! This position will be part of a team responsible for the planning, execution, and activation of all client events and promotions on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities include managing administrative documents, property management support, event management (both on-site and virtual), and return on investment tracking/reporting, all while proactively contributing to the overall account and new projects. The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team and will collaborate with various internal teams and divisions, client partners/vendors, consumers, and clients. Strong team dynamic skills, time management, excellent organizational skills, and great interpersonal skills are required for this position. Although this is a temporary position, it requires full time hours, including some weekends, nights, and holiday travel/work.

This position offers an opportunity to be exposed to top client service work including account management, client engagement, and event planning while having the ability to participate in brainstorming sessions, work with budgets/Excel, create presentations (PowerPoint), and learn valuable research/competitive analysis skills!

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Support account team in improving the value of the sponsorships/programs through planning, implementation, and measurement/evaluation
• Assist with ticket/inventory processing, vendor management, and property research
• Assist with planning and execution of event marketing programs including operations and logistics needs for events, including shipping and managing inventory of signage and premiums
• Coordinate website-driven partnership content/offers with property partners
• Conduct research and present on the competitive sponsor and general golf landscape on a regular basis
• Consumer Engagement - serve as a marketing ambassador and effectively and enthusiastically communicate brand initiatives and/or product offerings to consumers/fans
• Create recap documents for events including key takeaways, strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations
• Manage documents such as status reports, tracking documents, meeting notes, and event specific offer creation documents
• Manage select special projects and work closely with account team to determine best approach to each project
• Provide administrative support and staffing for other account programs as needed
• Participate in brainstorms and creative ideation
• Manage on-site events and experiences in market and virtually
• Other duties as 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 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in sports management, marketing or related field
• Experience in the communications, advertising or marketing industries. Previous event marketing experience a strong plus
• Desire to learn and develop a career in sports & entertainment or experiential marketing
• Capacity to become knowledgeable on our clients’ industry, brand and product offering
• Attentiveness to detail; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while producing quality work within strict timelines
• Strong self-starter with excellent team dynamics; exceptional sense to be proactive and jump in wherever needed
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team while also able to solve problems effectively and independently
• Collaborative in nature with a “no job is too small” positive approach
• Ability to take direction and run with it
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Exceptional work ethic, strong desire to succeed, and willingness to learn – intellectually curious
• Excellent verbal communication,  presentation or public speaking experience a plus
• Extraordinary proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Low (0-15%)

This position pays minimum wage and is overtime-eligible.

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.