Account Manager (Football, Golf)

We’re looking for a dynamic Account Manager to sit within our eXperiences team at Octagon to deliver a range of best‑in‑class hospitality guest programmes with our clients. You’ll be working on iconic global sporting competitions such as UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, Ryder Cup and much more. The role will support our client’s sponsorship & marketing strategic teams and will be focussed on the shaping & delivery of events and VIP hospitality programmes, with the chance to support the wider account teams on their activations throughout the season.

We are looking for someone with a passion for Sports, Hospitality Events and Project Management, but also someone that can demonstrate sustained success working with brands involved in sports sponsorship and event delivery. You should be prepared to bring and show your passion, enthusiasm, and prior experience for this role as part of the recruitment process.

Who We’re Looking For

• A focused and performance driven individual, who can think on their feet, use initiative and be comfortable working in a global environment, under pressure, and to tight deadlines but within a team environment.
• You have experience, an interest in and knowledge of football, golf to name a few and the wider sporting commercial landscape.
• You proactively take on initiatives and drive projects from conception to completion.
• You enjoy solving problems and finding creative solutions to difficult challenges.
• You are patient, level-headed and cool under pressure.
• You thrive on working on numerous projects at any one time.
• You have the ability and flexibility to work some weekends and travel internationally as necessary.
• You have the ability and desire to travel both domestically and internationally as part of the role.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Supporting the wider project team and collaborating with other internal teams on the management, administration, and delivery of key client’s programme.
• Supporting the delivery of complex guest programmes and on‑site activation as required throughout the seasons.
• Assisting the Account Directors with day‑to‑day account and global stakeholder management.
• Account administration, with support from the wider team, including delivery of status documents, client reporting, collateral, brand approvals, merchandise, programme logistics, asset management and travel management.
• Working with clients, guests, rightsholders as well as third‑party suppliers to develop and deliver a first‑class hospitality experience at races and other events.
• Development and management of bespoke design hospitality suite branding and creative implementation.
• Liaison with team partner and client on development of activation plans and marketing approvals process.
• Development of marketing communications such as newsletters and activation toolkits.
• Providing guidance to client and local markets to ensure sponsorship assets are leveraged effectively.
• Research, coordination, and management of event suppliers including hotels, restaurants, transport, entertainment, and unique cultural activities.
• Appropriate handling and communication of guest information and updates (transport schedule, hotels, tickets, etc.) including compliance with GDPR policies.
• Manage the creation and coordination of rooming lists, itineraries, run of shows, and briefing packs.
• Providing financial account support with responsibility for individual event budgets, tracking, invoicing, PO creation and supplier payments.
• Collaboration across multiple departments including studio, creative, legal, production and finance.
• Contributing to client reporting including quarterly account reviews, post‑event wrap‑ups and the tracking of asset usage.
• Turning your hand to support the team, delivering whichever event is coming up, doing it with a smile and learning on the way!

This Could Be Your Next Right Move If

• You have extensive experience in a similar, fast‑paced, and dynamic role in the sport or entertainment industry.
• You have proven event experience with a track record of high attention to detail and organisational skills, staying focused on the task at hand ensuring nothing is missed.
• You think on your feet and use your initiative.
• You like learning new things and can quickly adapt when things change.
• You communicate clearly.
• You can write well; you speak in an engaging way and can explain your thoughts and ideas succinctly.
• You’re a natural at building rapport with just about anyone at any level in an organisation.
• You have the ability to collaborate across disciplines, departments, and client’s additional agency partners.
• You like helping other people succeed.
• You enjoy teaching other people something and are a real team player.
• You enjoy your work taking you to different parts of the world.

ABOUT US: We’re the global sports agency in Omnicom. A collection of 800 fans bound by a single mission: To create work that earns attention.

How We See The World We live in a world where time is our most precious commodity, and our audiences’ patience has never been shorter. As an industry, we’ve never had to work harder to gain the attention of the people we’re trying to reach. The way we see it, there’s two ways to go about it. Attention is either bought or it’s earned. Paid attention ensures your brand will be heard – and that’s a good start. But attention that’s earned ensures your audience listens to what you’re saying. At Octagon, our purpose is to create work that earns attention. Through smart partnerships and generous ideas, we compete for, capture, and ultimately earn the attention of those who matter most. Have we got yours?

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