Account Manager

Do you want to work with one of the world’s most exciting brands, competing at the pinnacle of motorsports? If so, read on…

We’re looking for a dynamic Account Manager to sit within our motorsports team at Octagon to deliver a premier client’s global brand activations in Formula 1. The role will support our client’s sponsorship team and will be focussed on the delivery of events and VIP hospitality programmes, with the chance to support the wider motorsports account teams on their activations throughout the season.

We are looking for someone with a passion for Formula 1, but also someone that can demonstrate sustained success working with brands and on sponsorship and event delivery within sport/entertainment. 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 an interest in and knowledge of motorsport and the wider 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 will be Responsible for:

• Supporting the Senior Account Manager and collaborating with the wider team 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 season.
• Assisting the Senior Accout Manager and Group Director 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.
• Line management and development of a direct report providing day to day support and oversight to ensure their adherence to high standards and ways of working.
• 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 race 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 deliver whichever motorsport 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.

You will also need to have:

• Solid agency experience working in a similar role, ideally with experience in the motorsports hospitality arena.
• High level Power Point Skills, Excel and Outlook and a confidence to present internally and externally.

It’s not essential but will be advantageous if:

• You are fluent in any other languages.

The Bigger Team 

You’ll Join Octagon which 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?

Our Benefits

• Core benefits (available from start date) – flexible holiday allowance, AXA private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits (available after probation) – Gymflex, dental insurance, travel insurance, health cash plan, Cycle scheme, interest-free season ticket loans
• A Flexible Workplace – we have a number of initiatives in place to ensure that our team have the flexibility to balance work with their lives, this includes flexible holiday allowance and flexible working options
• We also run a number of internal programmes to support physical and mental wellbeing, alongside learning and development opportunities to support career development and progression
• Expensable lunches from our flexible working office in the heart of Shoreditch!
• Hybrid working – meaning you can work from home or our office flexibly.
• Free breakfast in the office

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.