We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Account Executive to join a dynamic team, working with major sponsors in sports over the summer. The role is initially a one year fixed term contract and ideal for someone with a passion for sports events with initial events and/or hospitality-based experience.
About You
This person will assist the account team responsible for activating a client’s European sponsorship portfolio and we’re looking for candidates who are highly detail orientated, possess solid account management skills and have a passion for Events and Sponsorship.
The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic team, working on The Open, taking place in England in July 2026 and planning for the 2027 Open in Scotland as well as asset management and ticket delivery for the UEFA Champions League. Responsibilities will include supporting the management of the hospitality and ticketing assets via clients database, seamless tracking and delivery of tickets, onsite hosting, contributing to the day-to-day administration of the account, including budget management and weekly status reports.
Responsibilities
- Supporting account team in the day-to-day planning and management of a global event
- Account administration including ownership of status documents, monthly reporting and collateral
- Research and management of suppliers, from branding to accommodation and transport
- Management of all restaurant and tour reservations
- Event and asset management, tracking and delivery including management and allocation of tickets a mobile ticketing system
- Assist in producing operational reports as required
- Taking a lead on managing guest information updates and communicate to relevant managers on-site (Transportation, Hotel, F&B, Tickets, etc.)
- On-site event delivery including guest liaison, supplier management and team support
- Turning your hand to support the team deliver a major event, doing it with a smile and learning on the way
This could be your next right move if:
- You have a passion for football and golf and a good knowledge and understanding of the landscape - key properties, governing bodies, clubs and players
- You pay attention to the details and anything worth doing is worth doing right every single time. You stay focused and nothing gets 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 enjoy solving problems and finding creative solutions to difficult challenges
- You thrive on working on a number of projects at any one time
- You like helping other people succeed. You enjoy teaching other people something and are a real team player
- You are patient, level headed and cool under pressure
- You have a sense of humour
- You have strong skills in Power Point Skills, Excel and Outlook and a confidence to present internally and externally
- You are happy to work weekends and the long hours during event time
It’s not essential but will really help if:
- You are fluent in any other languages
- Degree or equivalent qualifications
- Agency experience working in a similar role, ideally with experience in the hospitality and or travel arena
- You have an interest in Golf and football events
- You are available immediately
BENEFITS
We’re pleased to offer wide range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:
- 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, Cycleshceme, 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 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.
WHO YOU’LL BE JOINING
Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, Octagon is a global collection of more than 800 Playmakers and is now part of Omnicom Experiential, the most comprehensive end-to-end sports, entertainment, and experiential ecosystem in the world.
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?
ABOUT US
Octagon is a global creative agency in sports, entertainment and culture.
Founded in 1982 with over 800 employees around the globe. Our Headquarters is in Stamford, Connecticut with further offices around the world including: New York, LA, Miami, McLean, Sao Paulo, Johannesburg, Sydney, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Manchester.
We believe that great brands own an idea in the minds of their audience. For Apple, it’s creativity. For Nike, it’s performance. For BMW it’s Joy. For Coca-Cola, it’s happiness. For Mastercard, it’s priceless experiences.
At Octagon, it’s all in Play.
We inspire brands and people to play.
http://www.octagon.com/
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