Account Manager, Client Services (Soccer)

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

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Priority location is Atlanta, GA, but the location of this position can be flexible for an Octagon office location (Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, or Stamford, CT) located within either the Eastern or Central Time Zone, with priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days a week in office).

As our new Account Manager, you will get to work on our clients' 2026 FIFA World Cup partnership and help us bring it to life across North America.

The right candidate will be bilingual in Spanish, have strong soccer experience, a proficient understanding of the retail industry, and solid client service credentials.

You enjoy being part of a large team, possess strong problem-solving capabilities, and are very solutions-orientated.

To excel in this role, you must be a self-starter, a good multi-tasker, a quick learner, able to work fast and efficiently, and build strong relationships with our day-to-day clients.

The responsibilities for this position will require travel to attend client meetings, live event executions, and work on the weekends.

THE WORK YOU'LL DO

• Help our client launch, develop, and execute their new 2026 FIFA World Cup Partnership across North America
• Manage specific aspects of this new partnership across multiple client channels and internal Octagon specialty groups
• Client and vendor management, with very detailed program budget oversight
• Develop workflow timelines, planning documents, program execution guides, and measurement plans
• Lead client and agency meetings while utilizing project trackers to ensure all deadlines are properly followed and met
• Work with and establish strong, trusted relationships with agency partners, properties, media, and content partners
• Other Administrative 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

• 4 to 6 years of proven experience within the soccer industry developing strong integrated brand marketing campaigns and compelling onsite activation programs
• Spanish-language fluency is required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Proven soccer subject matter expertise, having played a leadership role in the oversight and execution of major integrated soccer marketing campaigns.

Strong understanding of the regional and global soccer landscape, specifically working directly with FIFA

• Experience developing robust marketing campaigns for a retail-specific brand and / or client preferred
• Experience leading large teams on complex projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• A strategic, collaborative approach to solving problems with ideas build relationships and influence a range of teams
• Successful at encouraging positive agency and client relationships
• Flexibility and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, and work weekends or holidays as needed
• The base range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. 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 qualifications.

BENEFITS

• Unlimited PTO policy we understand you need time for play!
• Competitive medical / dental / vision insurance plans with FSA / HSA and Dependent Care FSA options. Pet Insurance for those who need it too!
• Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy (12 weeks) with eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary / secondary caregiver status
• Access to our parent company (IPG) Savings plan (401K program) with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Pretax Transportation / Commuter Benefits and Parent Travel Program
• Dedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program (CCA) and more
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services
• Employee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiatives
• Personal Development programs

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.

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