Senior Account Manager (Music & Entertainment) (Payment Services Client)

THE JOB / Senior Account Manager (Music & Entertainment) (Payment Services Client)

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

***Our headquarters are in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days a week in the office) in one of our office locations - -  Los Angeles, CA or  New York, NY.***

Fuel your passion for music & entertainment! Lead high-profile consumer brand accounts as a Senior Account Manager on our dynamic music & entertainment team. Drive impactful partnerships, talent deals, and experiential activations, shaping culture and connecting brands with passionate audiences. If you’re a culturally connected leader with a strong POV and a proven track record in the entertainment partnership space, we want to hear from you.

As a Senior Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing innovative partnership and experiential activation strategies for major consumer brands within the music and entertainment space. This role requires a strong understanding of the consumer landscape, proven experience in leading successful campaigns, and the ability to represent a well-informed POV backed by industry relationships. You’ll be a key contributor to an integrated marketing team, providing exceptional client service while collaborating effectively with peers.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Generate innovative ideas, strategies, and POVs for client accounts, leveraging emerging trends across the music and entertainment landscape
• Oversee all aspects of partnerships and experiential activations, from concept development and contract negotiation to on-site execution and post-event analysis
• Effectively articulate ideas and strategies to clients through persuasive presentations
• Balance multiple projects, assets, and contracts while ensuring quality control across all deliverables
• Develop and lead strong relationships with internal and external collaborators, including clients, vendors, talent teams and properties
• Develop in-depth knowledge of client’s sponsorship portfolio and business initiatives to align strategies with their overall goals
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members while actively collaborating with the broader team to foster a positive and productive environment

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

• 4-5 years of relevant work experience in marketing or a related field; agency experience is preferred
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict timelines consistently
• Proven experience in experiential activation, creative ideation, client service and project management for brands of all sizes
• Ability to effectively manage the needs of multiple clients simultaneously
• Established connections and experience within the music and/or entertainment industries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven expertise in crafting and delivering compelling presentations that drive results
• Demonstrated strong judgment and professionalism when interacting with team members, clients and vendors
• A valid passport, or the ability to obtain a passport is required
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)

The base range for this position is $65,000 – 75,000. 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.

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.