Account Manager

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

We’ve got a fantastic opportunity to join our motorsports team at Octagon notably managing the client’s partnership within Formula 1.  The role will also have a chance to support the wider motorsport account teams as we deliver event activation programmes throughout the season.

Key skills we’re looking for: 

• Project Management · Event Delivery and Logistics · Hospitality · Rights Management · Sponsorship Activation · Brand Management · Relationship Management · Supplier Management · Budget management 

We’re looking for someone who:  

• Is 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.
• Has an interest in motorsport, with a knowledge and understanding of Formula 1 and the commercial landscape.
• Proactively take on initiatives and drive projects from conception to completion.
• Enjoys solving problems and finding creative solutions to difficult challenges.
• Patient, level-headed and cool under pressure.
• Thives on working on numerous projects at any one time.
• Has a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude and can work some weekends.

You will be Responsible for:

• Supporting the Account Director and team in the management, administration, and delivery of the client’s VIP motorsport guest programmes, with a focus on asset, partnership, and supplier management.
• Manage in collaboration with the wider team, the delivery of complex VIP guest programmes and onsite delivery as required throughout the motorsport season.
• Assisting the Account Director with day-to-day account and global stakeholder management.
• Account administration, owning the creation and delivery of status documents, client reporting, collateral, brand approvals, merchandise, programme logistics, asset management and travel management.
• Communicate with VIP guests directly re: event logistics and detailed logistics plans.
• Coordinating key account documentation including activation plans, templates, collateral and gifting.
• Manage onsite and/or remote event planning and delivery outputs including client, guest and rights holder liaison, agency and supplier management, and team support, to deliver a first class hospitality experience at races across the globe.
• Appropriate handling and communication of guest information and updates (transportation schedule, hotel, F&B, tickets, etc.)
• Liaison with team partner and client on development of activation plans and marketing approvals process.
• Research, coordination, and management of event suppliers including hotels, restaurants, transport, entertainment, and unique cultural activities.
• Provision of industry knowledge of motorsport, sport sponsorship, and the entertainment industry.
• Manage the creation and coordination of rooming lists, itineraries, run of show, and briefing packs.
• Providing financial account support with client budget, invoicing, tracking, PO creation and supplier payments.
• Collaboration across multiple departments including studio, creative, legal and finance.
• Management of reports, including quarterly account reviews, post event reports 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!
• There will be requirements for international travel to deliver programmes as and when required.

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 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.

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 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? 

ABOUT US  

Octagon is a global creative agency in sports, entertainment and culture.  

We’re part of a wider family of agencies – the Octagon R&CPMK – a group of specialist agencies working with brands, athletes, and celebrities. Group agencies include Futures Sport & Entertainment, FRUKT and No2ndPlace. We’re all part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG), one of the world’s most respected advertising networks. 

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/ 

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.