Account Director (Adult Beverage Client) (Global Tennis)

THE JOB / Account Director (Adult Beverage Client) (Global Tennis)CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagon’s client business and day-to-day management of client programs.Octagon is searching for an Account Director to join our team as a key leader across our client’s global Tennis partnerships. Are you a proven project manager & collaborative self-starter interested in working with a variety of internal partners and external agencies? Are you enthusiastic about tennis and have expertise in the space? In this role you’ll work closely with the account Vice President and lead the day-to-day project management and delivery our client’s global Tennis portfolio including the French Open, Wimbledon and ATP Finals. There will be a strong focus on project management and integration while working closely with senior clients and key partners. Overall, you'll be responsible for rights holder relationship management, client management, program project management and cross-agency and inter-agency collaboration. To be successful you’ll need to be an excellent communicator and understand global partnerships and activations.THE WORK YOU’LL DOLeads and oversees the day-to-day of the client’s global Tennis sponsorshipsSupport client on overall sponsorship strategy & see through to executionLead global project management of partnership across internal and external workstreams – leading integrated groups in the collaboration, planning and development of partnership executionCraft strategic recommendations for the sponsorship that are relevant, rooted in fan passions and aligned with both brand initiatives and the client target audienceLead all aspects of the relationship with our key sponsorship partner(s) including the property and vendors, and be the key day-to-day point of contact on behalf of the clientLead delivery, management, and development of core sponsorship branding assets and integrationsBuild, manage, and track the program budget for internal reporting and client reportsOther related duties/projects as reasonably assignedDomestic & international travel to support client’s programming; includes non-traditional hours, nights, and weekendsTHE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOINRecognized 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 ForHave a passion for and expertise in sports and entertainment and TennisMinimum of 7+ years’ experience in sports sponsorship or experiential marketingPossesses significant (industry, property) marketing partnership/sponsorship experience, ideally within an agency setting and excel at handling expectations with multiple partners and managing complex projectsExperience working with global rights holders, with Tennis experience strongly preferredConfident and comfortable presenting to senior clients and partnersKeen sense of business process and project management, understanding how sports sponsorship, event marketing, communications, and events are used impacts the bottom line and drives brand objectivesVersatile and able to develop, create and implement POVs, strategic marketing plans and program development documents for several programs simultaneouslyHave experience overseeing executional deliverables and program activations across multiple projectsA highly driven and motivated individualExceptional communicator and strong PowerPoint skills to deliver creative, clear documents to senior stakeholdersExperience leading teams to exceed client expectationsHands-on mentalityExcellent Project Management skills with a high degree of numeracy and literacyStrong attention to detailWillingness and ability to travel internationally is a requirement; A valid passport, or the ability to obtain a passport at a later date is requiredFlexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Low (10-15%)The base range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000. 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 employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualificationsOctagon 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.We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. 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