Account Manager,

THE JOB / Account Manager, (LATAM/Bilingual), (Payment Services Client)

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

***This role can be flexible with a preference for working in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Los Angeles, CA or Atlanta, GA. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates.***

Are you looking for the opportunity to lead a vast portfolio that includes sports, music, and entertainment properties?

Our client is an award-winning global Payment Technology brand known for their iconic brand marketing position and initiatives. Their sponsorship programming covers various properties, ambassadors, and segments, showcasing their diversity and market strength.

We have an outstanding opportunity for an Account Manager to support sponsorship programs for our payment services client in the Latin American market. You will work alongside the Account Director as the day-to-day client lead, as well as have property management oversight and plan activation programs. This role will focus on managing and activating sponsorships across Formula 1 and Esports within Latin America — two of the brand's fastest-growing passion platforms. You'll support client consulting services, activation concept development, implementation, and program measurement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• This person will nurture and cultivate relationships with current clients
• Support the development of bespoke sponsorships presentations to educate/advise the region & maximize partnership value and activation
• Lead the planning, management, and execution of sponsorship activations across F1 and Esports.
• Be a forward thinker; anticipating industry trends, compiling brilliant insights and research, and providing competitive analysis/point of views
• Cultivate & manage relationships with outside vendors and properties
• Produce written communications for clients, including event reports, case studies, competitive reports, etc.
• Master property guidelines and sponsorship assets to advise the Latin American marketing clients
• Support strategy development and client recommendations aligned with business objectives
• Manage on-site logistics, including event staffing, creative asset delivery, and post-event recaps
• Oversee budget tracking, invoicing, and vendor coordination

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

• Have a passion for and expertise in sports, music, entertainment and are eager to stay up to date with developments in each industry
• 3-5 years in a traditional sponsorship marketing role; agency experience preferred
• Bilingual and can speak, read, and write in Spanish and English
• Understand the cultural nuances of the Latin American region and apply that knowledge to advise clients accordingly
• Proven experience managing sports, entertainment, or gaming partnerships, ideally F1 or Esports.
• Have a strong understanding of sports & entertainment passion territories, especially as it relates to Latin America
• A natural communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Organization skills and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, are outstanding
• Not sure we have to say it, but we will - computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are important
• Someone who loves working in sponsorship since it requires you to travel, work weekends, and untraditional hours (approximately 30% travel)

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