Account Director, Client Services (Payment Services Client - LATAM)

THE JOB / Account Director

Are you looking for the opportunity to lead a vast portfolio that includes soccer, music, and entertainment properties? Do you know how to devise a smart, forward-thinking sponsorship strategy rooted in industry trends?

We have an outstanding opportunity for an Account Director to lead and develop the sponsorship programs for our payment services client in the Latin American market. You will work alongside the Vice President as the day-to-day client lead, as well as have property management oversight and run activation programs. You'll spearhead client consulting services, activation concept development, implementation, and program measurement.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• You'll nurture and cultivate relationships with current clients
• Lead the development of bespoke sponsorships presentations to educate/advise the region & maximize partnership value and activation
• Be the point person for the creation of activation plans and project management tools
• Oversee onsite activations and make sure our client is being provided all contractual assets and objectives are being met
• You'll pitch, present, and collaborate on sponsorship strategy with a variety of partners both internal and external
• 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 various organizations and clients, including business cases, case studies, position papers, etc.
• Master property guidelines and sponsorship assets to advise the Latin American marketing clients deftly

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• You have a passion for and expertise in sports, music, entertainment and are eager to stay up to date with developments in each industry
• You should have a minimum of 6 years in a traditional sponsorship marketing role; agency experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in marketing or a related field
• You are bilingual and can speak, read, and write in Spanish and English
• You understand the cultural nuances of the Latin American region and utilize that knowledge to advise clients accordingly
• Your understanding of sports & entertainment passion territories, especially as it relates to Latin America, has no equal
• As a born leader, you appreciate the finer points of coaching, guiding, and mentoring staff and teams
• You’re the authority on developing and implementing effective and strategic marketing plans
• You’re a natural communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Your 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
• You're someone who loves working in sponsorship since it requires you to travel, work weekends, and untraditional hours (approximately 20% travel)

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN

Where others see complexity, we see possibility.

Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group. But if that classification doesn’t do it for you, and it shouldn’t, let’s take it a step further.

We are what we believe. And we believe that while the world of sports and entertainment is full of opportunities and possibilities, sometimes the amount of choice can seem a little overwhelming. Even daunting.

That’s where we come into play!

At Octagon, we inspire brands, talent, and our people to see the world for all its potential. We then help break down the complexity and push forward so you can make your next right move.

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, or protected veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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